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The Dark Bag
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The Dark Bag

It’s not as scary as you think it is.

Developing Colour Film at Home
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Developing Colour Film at Home

The easiest way I’ve found to develop colour negative film without a darkroom.

Gelli Plate Monoprint
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Gelli Plate Monoprint

My sixth attempt at this turned out alright. I’m sure my seventh will be even better.

Caradoc Beddow (Derwent Drawing on Vinyl Paint)
Despite Our Highs and Lows as Earthlings, Pigment

Caradoc Beddow (Derwent Drawing on Vinyl Paint)

My first drawing with the new expanded set of Derwent Drawing Pencils. Done over some Lefranc & Bourgeois Flashe paint. Coloured pencils over the top

Developing a Roll of 16mm Film from 1979
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Developing a Roll of 16mm Film from 1979

Something kept in a garage for nearly 50 years still has life in it.

Liquitex Acrylic Gouache
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Liquitex Acrylic Gouache

Not my favourite acrylic gouache, but one I consistently use.

Argus C3 – Roll 3
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Argus C3 – Roll 3

Shot on Kodak Gold 400. September-November, 2025.

Sennelier Woodless Pastel Pencils First Impression
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Sennelier Woodless Pastel Pencils First Impression

My first sketch with these woodless pastel pencils.

My First Attempt with Dry Point Etching
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My First Attempt with Dry Point Etching

A very quick experiment with some craft plastic, block printing ink, and a pasta roller for clay.

Holbein Irodori Gouache – Autumn Set
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Holbein Irodori Gouache – Autumn Set

PY42 four different ways, and four shades of green.

Artober 2025
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Artober 2025

It’s kind of like Inktober without the whole ink constriction.

Using Pencils on Golden Micaceous Iron Oxide
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Using Pencils on Golden Micaceous Iron Oxide

This paint is a fantastic ground for coloured pencils and pastels.

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Sharing art is the greatest thing humanity has. That's what they tell me, that's why I'm sharing. I'd like to be great one day, and to inspire greatness in another. The art I've consumed has shaped me, and I'm compelled to shape my piece of the universe in return.


Everything, always, in memory of Lucy.

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