Theodor van der MerweApr 26, 20212 minPreparing for a Watercolor PaintingI paint mostly on watercolour paper and here you have two options to choose from: Hot Press or Cold press paper. Hot press paper is a...
Theodor van der MerweOct 22, 20201 minClay CharactersI was always averse to clay as a medium. I found it messy, difficult to control, mould and shape. My mindset then shifted toward this...
Theodor van der MerweOct 21, 20202 minPlein Air PaintingI have recently started painting in the city again and I have become quite an advocate (at least in my own mind) of the benefits of...
Theodor van der MerweOct 21, 20202 minWood Carving AdventuresI initially encountered wood carving when I was busy with my undergraduate fine arts degree and quite enjoyed the final finished product...
Theodor van der MerweOct 21, 20201 minWorking with charcoalI wasn't always drawn to charcoal as a medium. In fact I find that the children I teach also dislike it for the same reasons as me: it's...