“Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature and there defines the spirit of which Nature herself is animated.”
Materials Archive
-
![If you have tried your hand at landscape painting, you may have found, as I did, that taking your wet paintings home at the end of the day without damaging […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150504_180107-200x200.jpg "Plein-aire portability: a quick tip")
Plein-aire portability: a quick tip
Posted on June 7, 2015 | No CommentsIf you have tried your hand at landscape painting, you may have found, as I did, that taking your wet paintings home at the end of the day without damaging […] -
![Why make colour charts? There are several compelling reasons why I wanted to make my own colour charts. It all boils down to what I knew I would learn in […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/colour-swatch-green-115x115.jpg "Colour Charts: Red + Blue = Green")
Colour Charts: Red + Blue = Green
Posted on August 18, 2012 | 2 CommentsWhy make colour charts? There are several compelling reasons why I wanted to make my own colour charts. It all boils down to what I knew I would learn in […] -
![When I first wanted to start painting I wondered which colours to buy. I did some research and discovered many different palette systems. That is particular sets of colours that […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/palette-115x115.jpg "Palette Systems")
Palette Systems
Posted on July 14, 2012 | No CommentsWhen I first wanted to start painting I wondered which colours to buy. I did some research and discovered many different palette systems. That is particular sets of colours that […] -
![The search for the perfect drawing paper, part 2: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the paper you’re using. If you don’t, you should. It’s important […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/deckle-fac-115x115.jpg "The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 2 of 2")
The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 2 of 2
Posted on April 8, 2012 | No CommentsThe search for the perfect drawing paper, part 2: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the paper you’re using. If you don’t, you should. It’s important […] -
![The search for the perfect drawing paper: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the paper you’re using. If you don’t, you should. It’s important for several […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/paper-texture-marks-115x115.jpg "The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 1 of 2")
The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 1 of 2
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsThe search for the perfect drawing paper: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the paper you’re using. If you don’t, you should. It’s important for several […] -
![You may have read recent press coverage of the discovery in South Africa of 100,000 year old ochre based oil paint in South Africa. If you haven’t may wish to: […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Original ochre and our Artist Ancestors")
Original ochre and our Artist Ancestors
Posted on October 22, 2011 | No CommentsYou may have read recent press coverage of the discovery in South Africa of 100,000 year old ochre based oil paint in South Africa. If you haven’t may wish to: […] -
![I am often asked, “What kind of charcoal are you using?” There are a few kinds of charcoal but their qualities are suprisingly diverse. I use all of them – […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Different-types-of-charcoal-115x115.jpg "What kind of Charcoal are you using?")
What kind of Charcoal are you using?
Posted on September 26, 2011 | 12 CommentsI am often asked, “What kind of charcoal are you using?” There are a few kinds of charcoal but their qualities are suprisingly diverse. I use all of them – […]