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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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Guest on ‘Textile talk’ Podcast
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Blog posts
Join Me on YouTube to Paint a Watercolour Seascape Together!
Paint along with me. The Reality of Painting: It’s Not Always Perfect!
Arty tip of the month – ‘Aquafix’ and how to use it with watercolour.
One of the challenges of watercolour painting is its unpredictability — colours can easily bleed and layers can lift unintentionally. This is where Aquafix comes into play! Aquafix is a versatile medium that can transform the way you approach watercolour painting, giving you more control while maintaining the natural beauty of the medium.
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Arty tip of the month – Using a palette knife in watercolour (Nov 24)
Exploring Uncharted Territory: Using a Palette...
Arty tip of the month – Using granulation fluid and acrylic ink ( Oct 24)
Watercolour painting offers endless possibilities for experimentation, and adding granulation fluid and acrylic ink to your work can introduce exciting textures and effects.
Arty tip of the month -Watch the video of my ‘Online Gallery of work’ (Sep 24)
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.