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Welcome to my blog! I’m Ruth Clayton, and I’m thrilled to be sharing a blend of arty tips, event announcements, workshop updates, and glimpses into my latest paintings, exhibitions and projects.
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Arty tip of the month -Watch the video of my ‘Online Gallery of work’
Watch the video of my ‘Online Gallery of Work’ demonstrating how your paintings can be enhanced with a few simple Tricks and Techniques. ...
Guest on ‘Textile talk’ Podcast
How exciting. I was a guest speaker on the new arty podcast. Have a listen.
Blog posts
Arty tip of the month -Watch the video of my ‘Online Gallery of work’
Watch the video of my ‘Online Gallery of Work’...
Arty tip of the month – Mixing your own greens (Aug 24)
Create your own colour chart of greens.
Arty tip of the Month – how to create wave shapes in watercolour. Alternatives to clingfilm (plastic wrap) Jul 24
Creating wave patterns in watercolour using...
Arty tip of the Month – How to create ‘Sea Spray’ when painting the ocean in watercolour (June 24)
Painting the ocean in watercolour can be a...
Arty tip of the month -Enhancing Your Watercolour Painting with Watercolour Pencils. (May 2024)
Watercolour pencils are a versatile tool that...
Arty tip of the month – Embracing the Beauty of ‘Wet in Wet’ in Watercolour on World Art Day (Apr 24)
This month, I'm thrilled to share my arty tip of...
Arty tip of the month – The Art of Colour Mixing and Palette Restriction (Mar 24)
Mastering colour mixing in watercolour is an essential skill for any artist working in this medium. Watch my video to find out more.
Arty tip of the month – The Crucial Art of Planning in Watercolour Painting (Feb 24)
Find out why I still feel, after years of painting, that planning your watercolour painting in advance is crucial to success.
Springfling open studio art event – Moffat, Dumfriesshire – 25th to 27th May 2024
I’m so pleased to have been accepted to take part in this great event again this year.
Arty tip of the month – The art of stretching watercolour paper: An essential technique for artists. Jan 24
Find out why I always stretch my watercolour paper.
Brushing Away Stress: The Therapeutic Power of Watercolour Art
How painting can help reduce stress.
“Brushing the Waves: Watercolour Art as an Incentive for Beach Clean-up Awareness week”
It’s Great British Clean Week. Read my blog about how my artwork can be a voice for change!