Recent Work: Starting the New Year
by Simon Bland / Jan 8, 2019
Work coming off the easel in Jan 2019....
Recent Work: May 2018
by Simon Bland / May 4, 2018
These are some of the paintings I did near the end April 2018....
Recent Work: April 2018
by Simon Bland / Apr 6, 2018
A selection from a series of small paintings done over the course of a week....
Brush Technique in Small Paintings
by Simon Bland / Aug 29, 2017
A discussion of my preferences for paint handling in portraiture and some techniques for better rendering of the features....
Sci-Fi Art
by Simon Bland / Jun 1, 2017
Conceptual sketch. 16x20, pastel on paper. 2017...
Painting Tip #2: Simplify the Landscape
by Simon Bland / May 15, 2017
This is an older plein air painting that I reworked in the studio. I simplified the composition and added a few sheep for added interest....