by Andy Dolphin | Aug 8, 2016 | clouds, mountains, photography, sunset, video, weather
Recently I’ve been learning a little about how to predict snow falls, especially in southern WA.Snow is almost unheard of in this state but at 1095m above sea level, Bluff Knoll does enjoy a some light falls a few times a year.I had been watching the weather...
by Andy Dolphin | Nov 14, 2013 | clouds, issues, landscape, limited palette, oil painting, plein air, sunset, weather
It took a while to arrive, but spring did show itself for a few days recently. But, with summer just two weeks away, the grey weather has returned.I bought myself some new brushes recently. I’ve been using flat synthetic brushes for the last couple of years but...
by Andy Dolphin | Sep 20, 2013 | clouds, limited palette, plein air, seascape, sketch, sunset, weather
Earlier this year I decided my next major project was to be plein air clouds. Clouds are sods of things to paint on location because they move much faster than we would usually realise. Even those massive cumulus clouds, that look too big to move, refuse to stay still...
by Andy Dolphin | Jul 11, 2013 | clouds, digital art, landscape
I wanted to do another cloud painting and, with thunderstorms promised, I hoped this afternoon would provide an opportunity. I drove around the countryside for a while but nothing much came of it. The clouds just weren’t doing anything useful for me.We...
by Andy Dolphin | Jun 23, 2013 | clouds, landscape, oil painting, plein air, sketch, step-by-step, video
It’s winter down here in the southern hemisphere so it’s been a bit cold and damp lately. However, a few days ago we had scattered showers combined with moments of bright sunlight and this made for interesting painting conditions. Winter Light.Plein...
by Andy Dolphin | Mar 2, 2013 | clouds, issues, landscape, limited palette, oil painting, plein air, seascape, tips
It’s not as bad as it sounds…On Wednesday I headed down to Misery Beach, near Albany. I’m not sure how this gorgeous and secluded little beach got its name but one popular suggestion is that waste products from the nearby whaling station used to wash...
