Sharing my daily experiments and creative discoveries is one of the most fun parts of my job. I'd love it if you could join me in May, here's a handy graphic for your virtual noticeboard, and if you would like to learn more, you can always sign up for my newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3WYiLHD You can see everything I will be painting here: https://www.learningtopaint.co.uk/dates-for-your-diary #allaboardartists #arttutorials #paintalong #datesforyourdiary #monthahead #selfemployedartists #selfemployedwomen #selfemployedlife #handmadeuk #familybusinessuk #dorsetartists #techniquetuesday #learningtopaint

A slightly different vibe to last night but no less awesome and inspirational 🤘 @the_1865 @queensofthestonedage @foofightersgbtributeband

A delicious mocktail before immersing ourselves in fair Verona with a dream cast of @royalballetandopera performers. We are, of course, here to mainly witness the downfall of #tybalt with masterful characterisation from @balletboy09 I’m off to grab the stack of tissues I will require to see me through. #montaguesandcapulets

**NEW TUTORIALS - Learn with Ali & expand your skills ** Ali’s Technique Tuesday broadcasts have been a firm fixture in her calendar since just before the lockdown of 2020. They kept her in touch with people worldwide while taking some time away from the noise and fear circulating at that time. Now, still loving broadcasting using her technology and education skills, she is able to bring you a new set of tutorials, designed with affordability and skill-building in mind. You can choose to watch live via YouTube or watch by catch-up after the broadcast. When you book your chosen session, you will automatically receive an email with the link, the resources and a suggested equipment list for the particular subject. For more information visit: https://www.learningtopaint.co.uk/technique-tuesday-tutorials Wisteria in Watercolour Tuesday 13th May 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 Manhattan Bridge in Watercolour & Ink Tuesday 10th June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 Silver Birch Trees in Charcoal & Pastel Tuesday 8th July 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

I don’t think it gets a lot more Eastery than two hens under a blossoming apple tree 🌳🐔 #happyeastereveryone

Are you based near Bournemouth and want to try your hand at some printmaking? My lovely friend @franifran84 is holding an inclusive and experimental workshop and would love you to join her. Follow the links n the poster for more information or dm me and I’ll put you in touch 😍 #inspiredbynature #natureprints #cyanotype #hapazome #printmaking #dorsetartists

**NEW TUTORIALS - Learn with Ali & expand your skills ** Ali’s Technique Tuesday broadcasts have been a firm fixture in her calendar since just before the lockdown of 2020. They kept her in touch with people worldwide while taking some time away from the noise and fear circulating at that time. Now, still loving broadcasting using her technology and education skills, she is able to bring you a new set of tutorials, designed with affordability and skill-building in mind. You can choose to watch live via YouTube or watch by catch-up after the broadcast. When you book your chosen session, you will automatically receive an email with the link, the resources and a suggested equipment list for the particular subject. For more information visit: https://www.learningtopaint.co.uk/technique-tuesday-tutorials Wisteria in Watercolour Tuesday 13th May 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 Manhattan Bridge in Watercolour & Ink Tuesday 10th June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 Silver Birch Trees in Charcoal & Pastel Tuesday 8th July 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

Fancy joining me for a face-to-face workshop in beautiful South Wales? I'll be back at Chapel Cottage Studio with two subjects for you to enjoy, both mixed media based on watercolour techniques, and I'd love it if you could join me. For all the details visit: https://chapelcottagestudio.co.uk/ or give them a call to book your spot and I'll look forward to seeing you there 😍

In one hour at 10:00, Ali will share a new Tips & Tricks blog where she will demonstrate a raccoon portrait full of character in watercolour. If you watch via her popular YouTube channel when the video goes live at 10:00 (UK Time), you can join her for a chat as she will be in the virtual room to answer any questions you might have, she'd love it if you could join her. Find her YouTube channel by searching @aliboardartist or using the links in her bio... #arttutorials✏️🎨 #arttutorials #askalison #askali #tipsandtricks #mixedmedia #artforall #learningtopaint #watercolour #watercolor

Tomorrow, Ali will share a new Tips & Tricks blog where she will demonstrate a Racoon portrait full of character in watercolour. If you watch via her popular YouTube channel when the video goes live at 10:00 (UK Time) you can join her for a chat as she will be in the virtual room to answer any questions you might have, she'd love it if you could join her. Find her YouTube channel by searching @aliboardartist or using the links in her bio... #arttutorials✏️🎨 #arttutorials #askalison #askali #tipsandtricks #mixedmedia #artforall #learningtopaint #watercolour #watercolor

After a bonkers week of teaching watercolour, pastel, printmaking and then pastel again, I’m hiding in the garden today. Yes, it’s raining but my polytunnel is way behind schedule and I’ve got a photoshoot to consider soon 🫣 #isntsundaysupposedtobeadayofrest

When one has a list of doom I find it best to procrastinate wildly and tidy my desk ‘cause that will help 🫣🤣 But look at my fabulous new upcycled monitor! If anyone needs me I will be moonlighting as air traffic control… #filmediting #todolist #procrastinating #deadlineslooming #websitebuilding #selfemployed #selfemployedlife #selfemployedartist #arteducator #loudmusic

Discovering a new love of drawing or should I say an Ali version of drawing using charcoal both liquid and in a pencil. Want to tackle something like this? Then you’ll just have to join me in July for exciting new tutorials 🩰🎨✏️ #balletshoes #balletart #derwentcharcoal #tintedcharcoal #learningtopaint

Having booked a very exciting trip for later in the year this week, I find myself all inspired and creating new tutorials 🚖 #newyork #newyorkpainting #pastels #panpastels #pastelmat #carbothello

***IN ONE HOUR at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Which mediums and adhesives does Ali use for collage? Ali has had great fun in the past few weeks reading your responses to last month's TT and is thrilled she gets to answer your questions. So what can you expect from Technique Tuesday? TT aspires to do something Ali has never attempted before: It’s going to answer your art-related questions LIVE as they come in via chat or email, and Ali will demonstrate and share her vast creative knowledge with you all…or, failing that, suggest where you might find the answers! So join her on the 1st for a ‘fly by the seat of her pants’ style Q and A and enjoy being part of a fun, inclusive and creative hour. Search for her on YouTube or click/tap on her bio to see a lovely link where you will find an index of where to find her. #techniquetuesday #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday‼️ #askalison #askali #youtubelivestream #youtubelive #mixedmedia #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday #gesso

***TECHNIQUE TUESDAY 1ST APRIL at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Which mediums and adhesives does Ali use for collage? Ali has had great fun in the past few weeks reading your responses to last month's TT and is thrilled she gets to answer your questions. So what can you expect from Technique Tuesday? TT aspires to do something Ali has never attempted before: It’s going to answer your art-related questions LIVE as they come in via chat or email, and Ali will demonstrate and share her vast creative knowledge with you all…or, failing that, suggest where you might find the answers! So join her on the 1st for a ‘fly by the seat of her pants’ style Q and A and enjoy being part of a fun, inclusive and creative hour. Search for her on YouTube or click/tap on her bio to see a lovely link where you will find an index of where to find her. #techniquetuesday #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday‼️ #askalison #askali #youtubelivestream #youtubelive #mixedmedia #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday #gesso

Spring is definitely springing here in Dorset today, a rare day off for me so enjoying being in the sunshine and breathing deeply 😍 #springhassprung #dorsetartist #dorset #northdorset #sunshine☀️

A few months ago we thought this beautiful girl wasn’t going to make it to Christmas and while we know she is in her twilight, I love the little things like sharing a book and a chat with her. We never have animals with us for as long as we might like but cherishing days like today when Belle is telling me the gossip and what she thinks I should be doing are worth their weight 😍🥰 #backyardhens #chickens #hensofinstagram #chickensofinstagram #bluebellehen #lovemyhens

Lots of filming happening this week, getting prepared for my bank of tutorials that use the prompt ‘Fruit and Flower’ in May. The way I teach will be changing slightly offering a much broader range of courses and tutorials, if you would like to be the first to hear about it, sign up for my newsletter (link in my bio) as I’d love for you to join me 🍓 #watercolour #learningtopaint #learntopaintwatercolour #watercolor #fruitpainting #strawberry

In one hour, Ali will share a new Tips & Tricks blog where she will share experiments with ink and isopropanol, something very different indeed! If you watch via her popular YouTube channel when the video goes live at 10:00 (UK Time) you can join her for a chat as she will be in the virtual room to answer any questions you might have, she'd love it if you could join her. Find her YouTube channel by searching @aliboardartist or using the links in her bio... #arttutorials✏️🎨 #arttutorials #askalison #askali #tipsandtricks #mixedmedia #artforall #learningtopaint

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