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This is why I love teaching children.
They don’t overthink. They don’t worry about whether it’s “right”. They just paint what excites them — flags, superheroes, cheese!
Whatever is in their head that day.
And that confidence? That’s the real skill we’re building.
In my Bishop’s Stortford children’s art classes, we focus on bold colour, creative freedom and learning proper painting techniques in a way that still feels fun. Acrylics are perfect for young artists — bright, forgiving and full of energy.
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Recent Posts

Art Tips – how to trace a small reference photo onto a large canvas.
I show how to trace an image onto a large canvas using a very old light tracer.

Learning to paint birds.
Students practised colour mixing, soft background blending, simple landscape techniques and delicate feather details before finishing their paintings with blossom and wildflowers.
Paint Like Bob Ross.
What a wonderful full day workshop we had, painting in oils like Bob Ross!