Watercolour - the environmentally friendly painting medium As I write in mid-November, the UN Climate Change Conference – COP29 – is in full swing. For those of us who paint, there are simple choices we can make to reduce our environmental impact. One of the ... Make your own pigment Paints Pigment Watercolour Paint Nov 19, 2024 0 1024
JMW Turner and Norham Castle This month I’ve had the opportunity to travel again; this time to my Northumbrian homeland. It’s reminded me of one of Turner’s most celebrated subjects that he painted many times; each one different:... Oct 23, 2024 0 1055
Aosta Mountain Collapse As we enterAutumn, the scene in the alps continues to worry us all. There have been several occasions recently when we have experienced the resounding crash of rockfalls.The soaring temperatures throu... Global Warming Mountain Collapse Sep 15, 2024 0 969
William Turner in Monaco One normally associates Monaco with roaring engines of Formula 1cars and also acres of super yachts in the harbour. All of which adds upto enormous wealth from those who have created enormous wealth. ... Exhibitions Aug 26, 2024 0 984
The shocking retreat of the Mer de Glace Glacier The Glacier des Bossons is a sad shadow of itself. In 1980 I visited the "Mer de Glace" as a 5-year-old child, and again in 2024, almost 45 years later. What a shock! The extent of the ice retreat is d... Glacier Retreat Global Warming Aug 20, 2024 0 1440