In my own paintings I create a lot of texture and layering of colour and lines, so let's go on a little tour of my favourite crops and close-ups, and how I created the effects. Taking a closer look at them we can see how my favourite techniques can create a little magic. There are always interesting areas of a painting that deserve a closer look!

We often think we have no time to play as artists as we are so busy working on the project at hand. But I believe this thought comes from the pressure we put on ourselves as artists to succeed. We feel we need to prove ourselves in this incredibly difficult career choice, and we can lose sight of the whole reason we are doing what we do - because we love it!

People are genuinely curious about how artists work behind the scenes. It seems to be such a mysterious occupation as we are mostly tucked away in our studios creating works of art away from the public eye. Over the years I have found many common questions that people ask, and I have encountered these at Art Fairs, Open Studios, Gallery Private Views, and even at workshops I teach.

I have always loved colour. I love how they interact with each other and how colour can create mood and atmosphere. Little did I know that learning how to achieve this for myself was going to be a very steep learning curve!

In this post I will describe my favourite books that have been relevant in my journey as an artist. On my book shelf in the studio I have many lovely books...

The way the colours were used was just magical to me. I didn't know all of the arty terms at the time, but what I did know is that I just could imagine myself standing there in the scene, feel the warmth on my face and hear the rustling of the trees in a gentle breeze. I was obsessed with how a painting could do this!

Last month I set myself a challenge. I needed to get reconnected to my playful creative self to move forward with some ideas. I received...

Hello! Let me introduce you to a new painting or two... First up is "The Wildwood Awakens" The Wildwood Awakens ©Deborah Burrow This...

New paintings launched in shop today.

This year I am concentrating on capturing the wildness of landscapes. From the air movement to the busy life of growing plants and...

A post about being brave and free in painting, and about moving away from self imposed limitations and expectations.