On October 10, we spent a sunny day painting outside Branscombe House, studying light, colour and form. The clear light made the work easier to read. Shadows were sharp, and the difference between warm and cool colour was easy to see. We started by looking for the big shapes and…
A full class showed up after I switched to a more old-fashioned, manual registration process, and it was wonderful to see so many people interested in and joining the workshop. This was the second woodblock workshop hosted at Branscombe House. Based on feedback from the first session, I upgraded some…
Neighbourhood is my mid-term residency exhibition, held on June 27 and June 28, 2026, at Branscombe House, featuring twelve small landscape paintings that illustrate the views, neighbours, and environment of the Branscombe House area. It emphasizes the beauty of the ever-changing nature and the calm, welcoming local community. This exhibition…
On June 6th and 7th, I participated in Doors Open Richmond at the historic Branscombe House, where I have been in residence. It was a great chance to share my art practice with the local community. I set up three areas for visitors. The first was a display of my…
In this workshop, I provided easels and canvases for the participants, but everyone was required to bring their own acrylic paints. I discovered that people’s preferences for colour sets vary significantly. Some choices are based on personal experiences, while others are influenced by past instructors. We had a lively discussion…
The workshop preparation took longer than I expected, but it was a rewarding experience. Finding materials locally really helped streamline the process. I used 1/4” birch plywood sheets for easier carving, instead of maple. The carving knives I found came from different stores, so their quality varies—it’s all part of…