In this article I go in search of a better understanding of the meaning of the term "drawing"....
Seeing Your Reference Photos in a New Light
by Simon Bland /Jan 30, 2024
This article shows some of the GIMP plugins I use for processing reference photos and provides links where you can download them for your own use. All for free!...
A Short Guide to GIMP Plugins
by Simon Bland /Jan 29, 2024
This article provides a brief guide to getting started with automated image editing in GIMP. ...
My Artist’s Statement, Annotated
by Simon Bland /Nov 14, 2022
This article provides insight into the most recent update of my artist's statement....
Using Blender to Create Artist's Reference Images
by Simon Bland /Nov 3, 2022
In this article, I set out to examine whether models created in Blender can be used as reference images for traditional artwork....
Setting Up a Contemporary Still Life
by Simon Bland /Jun 16, 2022
In this blog article I attempt to deconstruct the set up for a still life painting by the British artist Euan Uglow....