Posts by Luke

Impressionistic seascape painting may seem to some like a relic of the past, but it continues to be a relevant and inspiring subject in contemporary art. The use of light, colour, and movement in these paintings creates a sense of atmosphere and emotion that resonates with audiences today. One contemporary artist who has been heavily…

Did you just get a little bit of sick in your mouth too? “What inspires you to be an artist?” – feels like such a pretentious and cringe-worthy question when said out loud don’t you think? We have to put blame on the “art establishment” for placing so much emphasis on this question, but more importantly…

Clive and Winifred on their wedding day. The artist in my family was my grandfather (my mother’s father), or “Pop” to my younger brother and I. A coach painter, a sign writer, and a landscape artist. Clive Cawthorne, was my first, and consistent exposure to a real working artist growing up. He had built a…