So much to paint, so little time
People often ask me “What do you paint?” and “What’s your style?” and I find these questions very difficult to answer. This is because I will paint anything, and my style is largely dictated by the medium I use.
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Painting in oils
I choose oil paints when I want to do a ‘serious painting’. By that I mean a commission for a customer, or when I want the painting to be a realistic representation of the subject.
You can get a lot of fine detail with oils and for this, I use tiny little 2mm bushes. So whether I’m painting the legs on a millipede or the hairs on a dog’s face, I can get everything exactly as it should be.
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Painting in acrylic
If I’m feeling particularly creative or have limited time, I’ll paint in acrylics. These dry much quicker than oil paints and so I have to work at speed. I tend to use much larger brushes, or a pallet knife. Sometimes I don’t use brushes at all, and just pour the paint on the canvas.
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Pencil and pen drawing
If I’m working at home rather than in my studio, and don’t want to make too much mess, then I’ll reach for the pencils and pens. This can be very meditative, as I get into the ‘flow’. I often lose track of time and find that I’ve spent 4 or 5 hours working on a drawing. Research shows that ‘flow activities’ help you develop resilience and encourage well-being and I always feel great afterwards.
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Painting in watercolour
Using watercolour paints and inks is extremely satisfying. I love dropping ink onto wet paper and watching it ‘bloom’ across the page. I feel like the painting is painting itself!
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Eco Art
Hand-painted upcycled vintage wood
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Would you like a piece of art that does more than just hang on the wall?
In my Eco Art range, beautiful vintage wooden items become my canvases.
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Step 1
I source the vintage and antique items from antique shops, second hand shops and auctions and then prepare them for painting by sanding and repairing them.
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Step 2
I paint the background in layers with my special mix of acrylic paint.
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Step 3
I paint the detail with tiny brushes
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Step 4
Finally, I apply an environmentally-friendly lacquer made from sunflowers to make it nice and shiny.
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It is now food-safe and washable. A unique piece of art in a usable item.
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Where you can find me
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I offer these pieces for sale at markets in London. During the week you will find me at Greenwich market and at weekends I am at Jubilee Market Covent Garden or Wimbledon Piazza market. Follow me on Instagram @MaggieMosley1 for an update of which markets I am at.
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