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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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Blog posts
Arty tip of the month – Trees and undergrowth painting in watercolour part 1
This painting is unfolding in two parts, and my latest YouTube video demonstrates a variety of techniques I’ve explored in previous tutorials on my channel. If you’ve watched my videos before, you’ll recognise familiar methods from introducing textures to adding detail.
New Event : Echoes – A Nature Inspired Showcase
Art Exhibition Location:Harbour Cottage Gallery,...
Arty tip of the month – Using fibres to create texture in watercolour
Have you ever wanted to add more depth and...
Arty tip of the month – Printing with leaves in watercolour.
Printing with Leaves in Watercolour: A Fun and...
Arty tip of the month – Painting Rocks, in Watercolour with a Credit Card
Did you know that a credit card is a very useful tool for creating rocks in watercolour?
Join Me on YouTube for free content and demo’s
I’m inviting you to join me on my YouTube channel for lots of free content to help you with your watercolour painting.
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.
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...