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I am a Brand Ambassador for the Portable Painter watercolour palettes, and they have just released a DISCOUNT CODE for anyone wanting to...

Andy Walker

Sep 2, 20241 min read

Despite the forecast the day turned out to be lovely and sunny. I was expecting to be painting lots of greys in Ireland, but as you can...

Andy Walker

Jul 23, 20241 min read

Oak tree in a corn field. This tree caught my attention as we got off the coach at the 17th century Wells House. The sun had just come...

Andy Walker

Jul 22, 20241 min read

A lovely summer day even though the clouds threatened. Had a masterclass with Kevin MacPherson on the beach which proved to be...

Andy Walker

Jul 21, 20241 min read