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Portraits
Painting portraits is so rewarding and so damn hard to do!  I have always painted or drawn portraits, some have been successful but most...

illustratinglouise
Mar 4, 20181 min read
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The joy of mixed media
I describe myself as a pencil, ink and watercolour artistbut maybe I’m a mixed media artist?! This week I’ve been seeking out ways to put...

illustratinglouise
Feb 25, 20181 min read
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Adding creativity
I’ve been focusing on improving my botanical artwork lately and I’ve been pleased with my results. However the paintings just didn’t feel...

illustratinglouise
Feb 10, 20181 min read
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Winter school
After four weeks of painting, doodling, sketching and photoshopping, my final designs for Winter School were sent off to the...

illustratinglouise
Feb 4, 20181 min read
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Make it in design Winter School 2018!
I thought I’d do a mini review on the MIID Winter School as Im enjoying it so much! It’s a short online school with fun tasks set each...

illustratinglouise
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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#winterschool2018
Winter school is well under way and I am loving it! Â This week I have been designing patterns, painting florals and noticing colours with...

illustratinglouise
Jan 21, 20181 min read
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A leap of faith
This week I’ve enrolled on the ‘Make it in design’ Winter School! I’ve chosen the intermediate track because it is all about florals. I’m...

illustratinglouise
Jan 13, 20181 min read
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Obsessions
I thought I’d share my current obsession- Succulents! I love their shape, colours, textures and variety.  I’m drawing them, painting...

illustratinglouise
Jan 7, 20181 min read
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Setting goals
It’s New Years Eve and time to set resolutions! I’m setting creative goals to help me to focus. Draw more, paint more, do what you love...

illustratinglouise
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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Remember your passion
It’s simple this week; do what makes you happy, don’t compare your work to others, remember what you are passionate about. Keep creating.

illustratinglouise
Dec 17, 20171 min read
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Looking forward
I’m excited this week because I’m embarking on a little personal project.  I’ve set my art goals for 2018 and have renewed energy and...

illustratinglouise
Dec 10, 20171 min read
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A new perspective
My enthusiasm for all things botanical is growing. Unfortunately I'm spending more time looking than painting!! However, this new...

illustratinglouise
Nov 26, 20171 min read
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Colours of Autumn
The colours are beautiful at this time of year. This week I have attempted to capture the rich oranges and reds found in the fallen...

illustratinglouise
Nov 12, 20171 min read
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Practise and practise some more.
This week I've been practising my botanical art and concentrating on getting better at it! I'm not there yet, but with a growth...

illustratinglouise
Nov 4, 20171 min read
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Determination
This week I've explored an idea that has been developing for some time. I'm channeling my efforts into botanical art.  I've had a few...

illustratinglouise
Oct 29, 20171 min read
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Creative outlet
I'm currently inspired by the season and all it has to offer.  I've been collecting autumn gifts and this week I've been taking photos of...

illustratinglouise
Oct 15, 20171 min read
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Enjoy the day
It's been one of those weeks where life has got in the way! As a result I'm only at the beginning of a new piece of artwork. However I...

illustratinglouise
Oct 8, 20171 min read
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Autumnal gifts
In the brief time between the rain this week I got out into the garden. Â At first glance everything looks tired and dull, oh but look a...

illustratinglouise
Oct 1, 20171 min read
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A creative journey
This week I've been procrastinating about my art. Â I do this alot! I looked back over previous work and it reminded me that I'm on a...

illustratinglouise
Sep 24, 20171 min read
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Finding the time...
This week other events have taken over and I have not found the time to create a piece of art.  That's not to say that I haven't been...

illustratinglouise
Sep 17, 20171 min read
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