Barry Herniman organises and tutors painting holidays and breaks at home and abroad. He is available for workshops and painting demonstrations plus Zoom sessions for art clubs and societies. His new book Sketching Outdoors: Discover the Joy of Painting Outside, published by Search Press, is available from our online bookshop at bit.ly/ARTIBOOKS. Barry’s Cloverleaf paintbox is available online at cloverleafpaintbox.com If you would like to go on Barry’s mailing list, email him at bazherrflick@gmail.com or visit www.barryherniman.com
Having lived in the Wye Valley for so many years, it’s not surprising that I’ve found so much inspiration for my paintings in the area. I have seen it in all its moods and seasons and have been captivated by some of its striking and . However, it’s not always the glaringly obvious subjects that make for pleasing paintings. Simple views like a stand of boulders on the riverbank, a sunlit riverside walk or, in the case of the view I’ve chosen for this demonstration, an overgrown, derelict stone lean-to and wall, fronting a rather unkempt wood. I came across this view while looking through my photo library and have been meaning to paint it for some while.
