About
I’m Diane Marcotte and Art Essentials is my blog about art. Topics I will cover are:
- Artists whose work I admire
- Tips for creating your own artwork
- Step-by-step demonstrations of my art
- Recommended books, DVDs, websites, etc.
About Me
Born in Montreal and now living in Oakville, Ontario, I dabbled in oil painting before a career in banking took over. Only when I retired did I begin painting again – this time in earnest. I have always loved the transparency of watercolour paintings and so I began painting solely in this medium. Then I discovered Pan Pastels and I now take commissions to paint pet portraits in this wonderful medium. Recently I have been drawn to Alcohol Inks for their vibrancy and jewel-like tones. The inks permit me to blend looseness with detail – my preferred combination.
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Hello Diane,
First I want to say a huge thank you for your generosity in sharing your step by step of your beautiful poppies. I live in Ste-Anne de Bellevue and being from Montreal you most probably know about it. ? I did join some time ago but I have never received any emails. I don’t know what happen. Too bad for me that you moved in Ontario. I would love so much to meet artist working with the inks and I wonder if you know of any. I discovered this method about 5 months ago and totally addicted. Also, I joined the June Rollins art group of face book. So exciting isn’t ?
I anticipate an answer from you that I would so much appreciate.
Thank you again for sharing your knowledge,
Helen
Hi Diane, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for featuring me on your blog, I feel very honoured that you would take the time to like my work, let alone promote what I do.
I’m so pleased that you like what I do and I would very much like to share your blog on my social media, would that be okay?
If you would like to get in touch, please do.
Kindest Regards
Alison
How kind of you to contact me! Yes, I would be honoured if you shared my blog on your social media.
I live in Canada so cannot attend your workshops… thank goodness I can watch your SAA videos! I have a supply of Brusho colours and I’m anxious to do a painting a la Alison C. Board style.