A different view today and looking forward to new teaching challenges 😍 #adultballet #alwayslearning #myfirstlove❤️

***IN ONE HOUR at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Adding metal leaf to your paintings. 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 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 3RD JUNE at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Adding metal leaf to your paintings 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 3rd 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

Girls, there are THREE (count them) THREE 🫣 perfectly lovely laying boxes for you to use…. I give up 🤣 #stubbornhens

‘She left us all week, is back for one day and now she tells us she’s off again? Standards are slipping I tell you’ Being judged by chickens… #backyardflock #chickenlife #chickengossip

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 June, 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 and see everything that I'll 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

After a bonkers couple of weeks and a couple of even more bonkers ahead, we took a couple of hours out to get dressed up and go for a posh afternoon tea, courtesy of a voucher I had for my birthday last year. Thanks to our friends for such a thoughtful gift and to the sunshine for recharging our batteries 🥰💜😍 #workhard #selfemployedlife #afternoontea #christchurch #wickferry

My little online shop is growing! In collaboration with 'Tilseds', my family's art materials business, we aim to bring you those things that fall between the cracks or that we manufacture ourselves. I am pleased to say that the papers I love, including Fabriano Artistico, Hahnemuhle and Pastelmat, can now be purchased through me, wherever you are in the world. Follow the links in my bio or on Facebook, tap on the images to be taken straight to my shop, we will take care of your order personally 🤩 #selfemployedartists #selfemployedwomen #handmade #handmadeuk #familybusinessuk #familybusinesses #familybusiness #consciousartist #qualityartmaterials #watercolourpaper #artmaterialshop #artmaterials

Tomorrow, Ali will share a new Tips & Tricks blog where she will demonstrate a still life of cherries and oranges in chalk pastel 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 #pastel

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

I was welcomed with open arms to Christchurch Arts Guild last night for a demo and to share my latest techniques. I was desperate to share my gouache and pastel combinations and chose this African Wild Dog as my muse. Thanks to everyone who came and for making it a fun evening 😍 Materials used: @clairefontaineuk Pastelmat, @dalerrowney1783 gouache @derwentartofficial Charcoal pencils and @stabilouk Carb O’thello pencils amongst others. #artistssupportartists #dorsetartists #dorsetartistsofinstagram #pastel #gouache #pastelmat #animalportraits #artdemo

A busy day ahead with writing and prepping for a big demo tonight but had to be up early. My middle of the night arty brain was trying to solve a paint issue that I currently have, so morning coffee is being spent putting theory into practice. If you can’t find the paint you want to use…make it yourself! #handmadepaint #gouache #middleofthenightthoughts

What a wonderful addition to a garden chickens can be. Oh wait, I was wrong, they'll destroy your plants and use a planting trough as a make-shift dust bath, even though they have a purpose built one elsewhere... Ah well, I wouldn't swap them for anything. #backyardflock #dustbathing #hensofinstagram #bluebelle

***TECHNIQUE TUESDAY 6TH MAY at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** How do you create soft backgrounds in watercolour? 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 6th 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

With thanks for a generous ticket donation, Beez and I were able to take a bit of time off during a busy weekend for some #teddyrocks and to escape for a few hours 🎸🐝💜😍

I have what’s known as a ‘portfolio’ career meaning that I get to do many things…and now apparently I can add sound engineer to my CV 🫣🤣 An unexpected afternoon off spending it with the awesome Echohead, the guitarist is my favourite tho🤩💜 #bandforhire #coversband #50thparty #dorsetbands #dorsetmusicians

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

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