My paintings in Chromacolour

I've been using Chromacolour now for quite a number of years.  It's magic.  I never did get away with ordinary watercolours, was very happy with gouache - until I discovered, quite by chance, Chromacolour.  It virtually changed my painting life and I am now venturing into new, exciting styles, enjoying the freedom this medium offers.  Chromacolour can be used as traditional watercolours, pen and ink, acryllics and even give the same result as oils used with brush or palette knife.  The paint comes in bottles of liquid and tubes of paste, is water soluble, waterproof and doesn't fade.  It's quick-drying, so perfect for the outdoors artist.  And, unlike most other paint mediums there's no foul odour.  

For the past three years I have been teaching art in our village here in Gascony and most of my pupils are now using Chromacolour with growing success.  Each time I try something new with the medium I get the same excited feeling as if discovering it for the first time.  I can't recommend it too highly - and it's really economic if used with a Waterson's Sta-wet Palette.  Here is a selection of some of my paintings.  Look and, hopefully, enjoy!

Awaken your talents!

Well, this last weekend the talents of the villages in our immediate area and, in particular, my own art group, were truly awakened and on show during a two-day exhibition.

My pupils made me so proud I was jumping for joy. The work on show was produced only since January when I decided to challenge them with the theme of Wildlife, my own specialty. They all looked shocked at the time and claimed that they couldn't possibly draw or paint animals. However, with a little help from "teacher" they ended up by producing some pretty good work and really enjoyed it. You'll see my work in the centre, surrounded by that of my pupils.

I'm planning something entirely different for the new term that starts on the 22nd April, and then, after a break in July and August, I'll be thinking of what I can do to accompany the local children's Christmas fête - all proceeds going toward supporting the school in our village. Last year I managed to raise 170 euros with a mini-boot-sale and the school spent it on an outing and art materials.

What am I planning for the 24th April - I'm turning my house into a small retaurant and catering for a sit-down dinner for my pupils and their partners - 24 places! It will be interesting to see if I can fit them all in our large dining room, but there is also a large hall to overflow into. And please don't let me burn anything!