I Love My Art Studio in Cygnet, Tasmania. March 16, 2023Richard StanleyWelcome to my art studio, the place where I can let my creativity run wild and bring my oil landscapes to life. This space is more than just a room;...
Tasmania's Landscape. The inspiration for my oil paintings. March 7, 2023Richard StanleyI've been a landscape painter for as long as I can remember. There's something about the natural world that speaks to me in a way that nothing else does. The...
Discovering Cygnet: A Guide to the Best Things to Do in Tasmania's Hidden Gem January 29, 2023Richard StanleyAs a local artist in the charming town of Cygnet, Tasmania, I'm often asked by visitors what they should see and do while they're here. Despite its small size, Cygnet...
Making something valuable from nothing. January 16, 2022Richard StanleyOne of my great joys in life is the process of creating a valuable artwork that people enjoy from just an idea and that I created myself.I start by building...
Inspired by the light in Tasmania. January 16, 2022Richard StanleyWhen I first moved to Tasmania from Western Australia 24 years ago I was instantly stuck by the softness of the light. Being a landscape and seascape painter I am...
Understanding Colour Values and Tone for Better Painting October 1, 2017Richard Stanley There are three primary colours. Red, blue and yellow. Amazingly all colours can be made from these three colours. Mixing blue and yellow makes green. Mixing blue and red...
