It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was Monday’s ‘Lilac Basket.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com & Patreon (I broadcast on both at the same time.)

In fact, why not take a look at some of these beautiful paintings of ‘Blue & Red Display’ from last week? Let me know if you can spot yours.

If you’re wanting some practice with loose watercolours this week, then head on over to Patreon. There’s a new tutorial this week, and I’ve taken some inspiration from the season, so this week’s subject is ‘Easter Chick.’ What better Easter surprise than that?You can give it a go by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

If you have a little more time this week on account of the holidays, or just fancy some more loose practice, then why not head over to the website, where there’s another tutorial ready and waiting for you to try? This one is titled ‘Fun Poppies in Blue,’ and it’s a lovely floral for the spring. If you want to try it, go and visit loosewatercolours.com

And that’s not all! There’s an extra little Easter egg this week, namely in the form of another loose watercolours tutorial. Have fun with this one! I’ve titled it ‘Flower Basket.’ Original, I know, but it does what it says on the tin. I hope you all enjoy painting along!

Speaking of spring, I’ve been having a look at some of my favourite floral paintings, and I’m curious to see what you think! Here are four of my particular favourites: ‘Dancing Daffodils’, ‘Sunflower Moments’, ‘Daisy Spring’, and ‘Magnolia Blooms.’ Which one do you like best? Let me know in the poll below.

What are your plans for the rest of the year? If you’ve got some free time and fancy painting, why not join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

Are you looking for a new hobby now that spring has sprung? Or maybe you’re just after a new set of paintbrushes after being struck with some loose watercolour inspiration. If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me this week, as the sun is shining, the birds are singing - I reckon it might be time for a picnic. What better time for it? As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Cadmium Floral Evening.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was Monday’s ‘Blue & Red Display.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com & Patreon (I broadcast on both at the same time.)

In fact, why not take a look at some of these fantastic paintings of ‘Spring Bunny’ from last week? Let me know if you can spot yours.

If you’re wanting some practice with loose watercolours this week, then head on over to Patreon, where there’s a brand new tutorial available. This week’s offering is ‘Simple Buzzy Bee,’ so perfect for the seasonal weather! You can give it a go by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

In terms of what I’ve been up to this week, I’ve been - as you’ve probably guessed - up to some plein air fun now that the sunlight is back. I’ve called this painting ‘Old Packhorse Bridge,’ and the subject is an old bridge from the late 1600s - King William III crossed it, and today the Loose Gang did too. In fact, I had so much fun, that I made a little video about my adventures.

And if that’s inspired you to dig out your own paintbrushes, why not have some loose watercolour fun with a free tutorial, ‘Pink Meadow & Bee.’ It’s a lovely little floral number inspired by all the beautiful shades of spring. Watch it through, then give it a go yourselves - I’m excited to see how you all get on!

What are your plans for the rest of the year? If you’ve got some free time and fancy painting, why not join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

Are you looking for a new hobby now that the sun is shining? Or maybe you’re just after a new set of paintbrushes after being struck with some loose watercolour inspiration. If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

Whether you’re already a proud owner of a Loose Gang set, or whether you’re trying them out for the first time, why not watch this video about how to make the most from your brushes?

That’s all from me this week, as I can hear Toby calling from downstairs - I reckon it might be time for him to go for a walk. And where better to get some artistic inspiration now that all the flowers are in bloom? As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Hollyhocks with Winnie and Sid!’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Bunny Spring.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com & Patreon (I broadcast on both at the same time.)

In fact, why not take a look at some of these fantastic paintings of ‘Daffodil Days’ from last week? Let me know if you can spot yours.

If you want some painting practice yourselves, then head on over to Patreon, where there’s a brand new tutorial available. This week’s offering is ‘Magnolia Spring,' so perfect for the seasonal weather! You can give it a go by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

And that’s not all! There’s also another tutorial over on Patreon for you to try, ‘Pansies in a Tea Cup.’ You can give it a go by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/c/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/posts

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve once again been honing my plein air skills now that the sun has decided to come out. Here’s a watercolour that I painted earlier - I’ve called it ‘Farm Crossing.’ Can you guess why?

And if that’s inspired you to dig out your own paintbrushes, why not have some loose watercolour fun with a free tutorial, ‘Dancing Tulips?’ It’s a lovely little floral number inspired by all the beautiful shades of spring. Watch it through, then give it a go yourselves - I’m excited to see how you all get on!

What are your plans for the rest of the year? If you’ve got some free time and fancy painting, why not join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

Are you looking for a new hobby now that the sun is shining? Or maybe you’re just after a new set of paintbrushes after being struck with some loose watercolour inspiration. If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me this week, as the sun is shining, the birds are singing - I reckon it’s the perfect time for Toby and I to enjoy this warmer weather and go out for a walk. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Greek Urn Floral.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Daffodil Days.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com & Patreon (I broadcast on both at the same time.)

In fact, why not take a look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done during last week’s broadcast? Let me know if you can spot yours - there’s a lovely line up this week, and a beautiful gallery of pictures to admire!

If you’re wanting to test out your paintbrushes this week, then why not head over to Patreon, where there’s a brand new tutorial. This week’s offering is ‘Beginner’s Single Rose,' so perfect for the spring season! You can give it a go by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

What else have we been up to this week? Well, Toby and I have been enjoying some lovely little adventures, including to Clipsham in Lincolnshire. A lovely little village, they have a seven hundred metre avenue of yew trees leading to the local hall that date back to the 1870s. If you’re wondering how many trees that is in total, it’s a whopping 137!

One of the topiary trees in the garden in front of the gate house was extra special. As you can see from the photos, it was clipped in 1969, the year of the moon landing, and they had a lovely little tribute to it. All in all, Toby and I really enjoyed it! There were lots of interesting things to sniff and paint.

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been enjoying the spring sunshine, so of course, I’ve been practicing my plein air skills. And here’s what I came up with! I’ve named it ‘Red Bridge.’ Rather inventive, if I do say so myself.

What are your plans for the rest of the year? If you’ve got some free time and fancy painting, why not join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

Are you looking for a new hobby now that the sun is shining? Perhaps you want to practice some plein air out in the cool spring breeze? If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me this week, as I’ve just caught a whiff of something delicious - I think there might be a cake fresh out the oven, and I simply must go and investigate, before it’s all gobbled up. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Magnolia Spring.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Spring Mug.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not take look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours - there’s a lovely line up this week.

If you’re wanting to practice your painting skills this week, then why not head over to the loose watercolour website? There’s a brand new tutorial, ‘Sunglow Meadow,’ that’s a perfect seasonal treat for you to try. You can give it a go by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/academy/all-tutorials/

And if you want some more inspiration, make sure to head over to the Patreon site, where there’s lots of loose watercolours being uploaded every day. You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

Toby and I have been on a little adventure this week - we’ve been making the most of the lovely weather - and we went on a little outing to Lyveden, in Northamptonshire. It’s a National Trust property, dating back to 1500 - it’s an Elizabethan house, and there were lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

One thing that really stood out was just how much graffiti there was - lots of names had been etched into the stone over the centuries, which was really interesting! And there seems to have been some artists stopping by over the years, given that there were some carvings of birds as well.

I was particularly inspired by the trip, and I thought you all might find it interesting too. So much so that I’ve actually added these pictures as references to Patreon if you want to practice your line drawing skills.

All in all, a very rewarding day out!

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been making the most of this perfect plein air weather. I’ve been out and about exploring all of the lovely local gardens in bloom, and here’s a painting that I feel worked particularly well. What do you think?

And if you’re feeling inspired after all of that, why not give this free tutorial a go? ‘So Loose’ is a lovely little floral number, perfect for any spring-themed crafts you might want to try. Let me know how you get on with this one!

Are you looking for a new hobby now that spring has sprung? Or maybe you’re looking for that perfect present for any Easter-adjacent birthdays? If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me, as Toby and I have some more interesting places to explore now that the sun is shining. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Two Good Apples’ this week.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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They weren’t ordinary brushes. Oh no. They were artists of destiny.

There was Miss Rigger, elegant and precise, with bristles as fine as a cat’s whisker and opinions just as sharp.

Big Brian, the large round brush, soft-hearted and gloriously fluffy, who believed every problem in life could be solved with “a bigger wash.”

Mini Dave, the small dagger brush — nimble, quick, a little dramatic.

And finally… Dangerous Dave, the large dagger brush. Brooding. Windswept. Convinced that every painting was an epic saga.

They lived in their jam jar on the windowsill, overlooking a meadow that rolled out like a promise.

One spring morning, when the air smelled faintly of new grass and possibility, Miss Rigger stretched her bristles.

“I feel,” she said delicately, “that we are meant to paint something extraordinary today.”

Big Brian puffed up. “I can feel it in my ferrule.”

Mini Dave leaned toward the window. “Adventure,” he whispered.

Dangerous Dave dramatically tilted toward the light. “We must cross the meadow.”

And so they tumbled gently from their jar — landing in a soft scatter on the sill — and began their journey.

Because sometimes, when you feel the nudge… you follow it.

They crossed the meadow slowly, the grass brushing against their handles like friendly applause. Buttercups winked at them. Bees hummed encouragement.

“Notice the light,” Miss Rigger murmured. “Let the painting guide you.”

Big Brian absorbed the colours greedily. “Look at that sky! It needs a generous wash!”

Mini Dave zigzagged through clover. “Details! Details everywhere!”

Dangerous Dave paused dramatically at the crest of a small hill.

Below them, sparkling in the sunlight, was a stream. It chuckled over stones and danced around reeds.

And spanning it — slightly crooked, wonderfully weathered — was the most adorable old wooden bridge.

They all gasped (which, for brushes, is more of a gentle bristle quiver).

“Well,” said Big Brian reverently, “that’s our masterpiece.”

But first — they had to cross.

The bridge creaked in the most charming way. The stream gurgled secrets below.

Mini Dave wobbled. “If I fall in, I’ll never dry out!”

“You won’t,” said Miss Rigger calmly. “Focus on the present stroke.”

Dangerous Dave strode ahead, bristles catching the breeze. “Trust the process!”

And together, they made it across.

Safe. Slightly windblown. Absolutely inspired.

They set to work.

Big Brian laid down broad skies and confident shadows.

Miss Rigger traced the delicate railings of the bridge with surgical grace.

Mini Dave flicked in leaves and wildflowers with mischievous joy.

Dangerous Dave carved bold reflections into the stream, dramatic and glorious.

They worked in harmony, each stroke building upon the last. If you listened closely, you could almost hear them reminding one another:

Enjoy the journey.

Let the painting guide you.

Notice what’s already beautiful.

And as they painted, the bridge seemed to glow — not because it was perfect, but because it was seen

Why don’t you join The Loose Gang and paint this beautiful Bridge with them?

Just get your Kit and they will show you what to do on this tutorial (Just click the magic Red triangle)

The Old Wooden Bridge

You can trace off from the Line Drawing if you like?

And use the finished painting to help you too?

.By late afternoon, four small paintings dried in the soft grass.

Each one different.
Each one individual.

The brushes admired their work

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Big Brian sighed contentedly. “We did rather well.”

Mini Dave beamed. “I captured that rebellious buttercup.”

Miss Rigger smiled quietly. “And the light held still for us.”

Dangerous Dave looked toward the horizon. “There will be lot’s

more bridges.”

They walked home slowly across the meadow, golden light stretching long and lazy behind them.

The jam jar welcomed them like an old friend.

One by one, they slid back inside, bristles tired but happy.

Their paintings were carefully propped against the window frame to dry — tiny testaments to courage and curiosity.

As twilight settled, the countryside outside softened into lavender and hush.

Miss Rigger whispered, “Tomorrow, perhaps the orchard.”

Big Brian yawned. “Or the clouds.”

Mini Dave wiggled. “Or something unexpected.”

Dangerous Dave simply said, “Adventure waits.”

And in the quiet glow of the windowsill, four little brushes rested — knowing that whenever inspiration called, they would tumble out again.

Because sometimes the masterpiece isn’t just the painting.

It’s the crossing.

It’s the noticing.

It’s the brave little step beyond the jam jar

The Loose Gang would love to hear what you think of their adventures!

So look out for the next journey & see where it takes us

Take care & thanks for joining us :-)

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Misty Start.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not take look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours - here’s a beautiful assortment from last week’s live broadcast, ‘Lavender Pot.’ You can colour me impressed!

If you want some painting practice this week, then why not head over to the website, where there’s a brand new tutorial ready to try? ‘Door of Delphs’ is a lovely springtime treat, filled with bright colours and beautiful shades for you to paint - if you want to give it a go, why not follow the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/academy/all-tutorials/

And if you want some more inspiration, make sure to head over to the Patreon site, where there’s lots of loose watercolours being uploaded every day. You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been enjoying the floral themes, including this one, which I’ve called ‘Dancing Tulips.’ I actually did this piece with Jackman’s Paint, which are a brand I’ve been having a lot of fun with recently.

They’re beautifully rich colours, and makes a bold splash on the page - I’m always very pleased with the end result. If you fancy giving them a try yourselves, you can get 10% off when you use the code ANDREWG10. Here’s the link if you want to find out more: https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/

And here’s a free video for you to try if you also fancy getting in on the tulipmania.

Are you looking for a new hobby now that spring has sprung? Or maybe you’re looking for that perfect present for any Easter birthdays? If so, why not treat yourselves to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me, as for once, the sun is shining, Toby’s tail is wagging - the only thing left to do is take the dog for a walk. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Tulips & String’ this week.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not take look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours - here’s a beautiful assortment from last week’s live broadcast, ‘Cherry Blossom Moon.’

In terms of new tutorials this week, there’s a new one over on the website, loosewatercolours.com, ‘Simple Cherries.’ It’s a lovely bright floral, reminiscent of summery days - which hopefully aren’t too far away! Here’s the link should you want to give it a go: https://loosewatercolours.com/academy/all-tutorials/

Have you had a chance to have a look at the Patreon site yet? There’s lots of loose watercolour fun being uploaded every day, so there’s plenty to give you inspiration for your own painting. You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

In fact, there’s another new tutorial aimed at beginners available over there now. Why not give ‘Bath Tub Florals’ a go?

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve had a go at these two landscapes, which I’ve named ‘Moon & Rocks’ and ‘Garden Sunlight.’ I’ve had a lot of fun with these ones, as I’ve been trying out Jackman’s new paints and textures. I was lucky enough to visit the company, and got to watch them being made, so of course, had to give them a go myself! What do you think?

They’re beautifully rich colours, and makes a bold splash on the page - so why not take a look? If you fancy giving them a try, you can get 10% off when you use the code ANDREWG10.

Here’s the link if you want to find out more: https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/

Maybe painting is a new hobby for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me for now, as I quite fancy going out for a spot of plein air painting while the weather is still nice. For once, the sun is shining, there’s a slight warmth to the air - it’s too good an opportunity to miss! As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Simple Tree,’ a fun little floral this week.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Heart of Flowers.’ It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend, so the perfect time to paint all things floral. If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours!

Have you had a chance to have a look at the Patreon site yet? There’s lots of loose watercolour fun being uploaded every day, so there’s plenty to give you inspiration for your own painting. You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

In fact, there’s another new tutorial aimed at beginners available over there now. Why not give ‘Door of Delphs’ a go?

In terms of my own painting this week, I braved the cold for a little bit of plein air practice. It was chilly and a bit damp, but fun! This one I’ve titled ‘Souls & Shadows,’ and it’s of our neighbouring church in the next village along. What do you think? I reckon it’s suitably atmospheric for this time of year.

And here’s another bit of loose watercolour inspiration, as here’s a painting I got up to this week, ‘Flowers on the Window Sill.’ As you can probably tell, I really enjoy painting florals, as they’re simple to try, yet you end up with a beautifully dramatic result.

Maybe painting is a new hobby for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me for now, as I was right - that is snow I can spot outside my window. I think Toby and I need to head out on a walk before the weather gets significantly worse. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Yellow Flower Days,’ a fun little floral this week.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Purple Pose.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours.

If you want another tutorial, there’s also a new one available over on the Patreon site, ‘Simple Tree.’ Trees are incredibly versatile, and once you can paint them, they’re the perfect thing to add to any landscape you create. You can paint along by following the link here: Patreon.com

And here’s the line drawing if you fancy giving it a go.

Have you had a chance to have a look at the Patreon site yet? There’s lots of loose watercolour fun being uploaded every day, so there’s plenty to give you inspiration for your own painting. You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

And here’s another bit of loose watercolour inspiration, with ‘Walk in the Snow.’ This is perfect if you’re looking for a little challenge this week - the tutorial below is slightly sped up, so try and paint along without the help of my narration. I think you’ll be surprised with what you can do!

Maybe painting is a new year’s resolution for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/shop/loose-gang-brush-set-28089?source=storefront

That’s all from me for now, as I can smell something delicious finishing in the oven! It’s making my stomach rumble. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Fun Thistle,’ a fun little floral this week.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘Roses are Red.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this new year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours.

If you’d like some more painting practice this week, then there’s another tutorial available for you to try just below. ‘Fun Poppies in Blue’ is a beginners’ tutorial where you can have some floral fun - and end up with a nice painting to boot! The short version is available here, but if you’d like the full narrated tutorial, hop on over to Patreon to catch the whole thing: https://www.patreon.com/c/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

If you want more tutorials, there’s also a new one available over on the website, ‘Garden View.’ If, like me, you’re dreaming of brighter days, a painting of this beautifully sunny garden might be just the tonic on a cold winter’s night. You can paint along by following the link here: loosewatercolours.com

If you’ve accidently missed the memo, the loose watercolours website has had a little bit of a revamp over the last month or two. Why not head over there and check it out? There’s lots of exciting things to discover, but in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

I’ve been practicing some plein air in the cold this week - unfortunately it’s still a little too cold for Toby the dog though, so this was a solo trip. Here’s what I got up to! I painted a fast flowing river, and an old local pub. What do you think?

Maybe painting is a new year’s resolution for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang

That’s all from me for now, as I’m off to take Toby the dog on a little walk before it gets too dark. After a quick tea stop, though! There’s nothing like a nice cuppa on a cold day. As always, however, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Veil on Florals’ - a lovely outdoor painting and a great painting start to the new year.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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January’s been bitterly cold over here in Looseville, especially as I’ve been doing a spot of outdoor painting here and there. The dregs of Christmas have all blown away now, and there’s no turkey to be found anywhere in the fridge. But Toby the dog is doing well though, and is still really enjoying all of his Christmas toys.

It was lovely to see you all at the last live broadcast, which was ‘New Floral, New Year.’ If you’re looking to paint more over this new year, why not come along to one of the live broadcasts? They’re usually on Monday nights at 8pm GMT, and you can watch them by popping along here: loosewatercolours.com

In fact, why not look at some of these fantastic paintings that you’ve all done? Let me know if you can spot yours!

If you’d like some more painting practice, there’s another tutorial available for you to try just below. ‘Winter Plant Pot’ is a beginners’ tutorial where you can have some floral fun - and end up with a nice painting to boot!

I also thought that with the new year, it might be a good idea to revisit our Tips & Tricks series - helping you improve your painting skills one step at a time. Today, we’re going to take a look at the wetness of paper - what it means, and how it impacts your finished painting. Watch the video below a few times to get all the information, and then think about bringing it into your own work.

And if you want some extra painting practice this week, there’s another tutorial available over on Patreon. If you want to paint along to ‘Winter Trees,’ follow the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

You might not have heard, but the loose watercolours website has had a little bit of a revamp over the last month or two. Why not head over there and check it out? There’s lots of exciting things to discover, but in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

The cold weather has really got me thinking about warmer days recently. Maybe it’s the five blankets, or the steaming cup of tea fogging up my glasses, but either way, I’ve been thinking about summers spent painting plein air in Europe. Here’s one I did of the Arch of Constantine, painting in Rome right next to the Colosseum.

Maybe painting is a new year’s resolution for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang

That’s all from me for now, as it’s Sunday evening here, so I’m off to think about what I want to do next week. After a nice cup of tea and a tasty dinner, of course. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Tea Cup Florals’ - a lovely outdoor painting and a great painting start to the new year.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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I’ve been enjoying having a little time off over the Christmas season, and I’ve had a bit of a rest and reset. And most importantly, I’ve had lots of thoughts about where I want to take this Substack over the next year, so there’s some exciting things in store for you all!

The main thing on everyone’s lips in January is often resolutions: what exactly you’re hoping the new year will bring. I, for one, have got some great new paintings planned. But what about you? Let me know below, and I can help you out!

I’ve already got a heads up on painting this January, and I’ve raced straight out of the park with this little street scene. I’m particularly fond of how all the colours turned out here, and it reminds me of a brisk wander around a European city around the turn of the new year!

And that’s not all! I also did this little number in my local church on a cold day. I think it came out rather well, but let me know what you think.

But what about you? Do you want to get some loose watercolour practice in this week? If you do, then why not try out this free tutorial just below. I can’t wait to see how you all get on with ‘Lilac Delight Floral!’

And if you want more painting practice, there’s also a new tutorial over on New tutorial on loosewatercolours.com. ‘Winter Plant Pot’ is a simple floral aimed at beginners to the loose style, so you can have lots of fun with this one.

If you want another tutorial, there’s also one freshly posted to my Patreon site. ‘Light on Life’ is available now - but there’s actually two versions. One with a veil, and one without, so you can decide which version you like best. You can watch along by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

What are your plans for the new year? If you’ve got some free time and fancy painting, why not join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

The Loose Gang have been enjoying the Christmas holidays, and have actually been on a few adventures. They travelled up to Scotland to see some snow, so here they are in action, enjoying a festive breakfast!

You might not have heard, but the loose watercolours website has had a little bit of a revamp over the last month or two. Why not head over there and check it out? There’s lots of exciting things to discover, but in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

Maybe painting is a new year’s resolution for you, or maybe you’re just looking to treat someone special in your life. If so, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang

That’s all from me for now, as I’m off to grab a blanket or three. Somehow it feels colder now than it did before Christmas, which is saying something! A warm blanket and a freshly brewed tea might just do the trick. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Winter Clouds & River’ - a lovely outdoor painting and a great painting start to the new year.

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was fantastic to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Morning Mist.’ If you missed it, you can watch the short version just below, or catch up with the full version over on the website, loosewatercolours.com.

And if you’d like to watch any other past broadcasts, you can watch them here: https://loosewatercolours.com/past-live-broadcasts/

I’ve been enjoying seeing all of your versions of last week’s live broadcast, ‘Poinsettia Fun!’ They’ve been making me feel very festive indeed. So let’s have a look at some of your masterpieces!

If, like me, you’re starting to plan out your 2026, why not consider joining me on a painting holiday? Join me in beautiful Portugal from the 17th to the 24th October 2026, where you can enjoy a seven day watercolour holiday with five days tuition! You’ll stay at an amazing four star hotel, the Vila Do Obidos, and have a fantastic time painting all of the beautiful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit Alpha Painting Holidays at alphapaintingholidays.com, by mobile phone at +44 (0) 1934 733877, or by email at joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com.

If you want to get some loose watercolour practice this week, why not give ‘So Loose Floral’ a go? You can paint along by watching the tutorial below.

And that’s not all! There’s more new tutorials available to watch on the website this week, so you can also paint along to ‘Fun Xmas Trees’ if you fancy a more seasonal offering. Paint along by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/tutorial/fun-xmas-trees/

If you’ve not had a look at the new website yet, then why not have a wander over? There’s lots of exciting things to discover, but I’ll leave that for you to find out. In the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

All this cold weather has had me thinking back to warmer days - Toby had a trip to Diddly Squat Farm this summer, and really enjoyed it!

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been inspired by the warmer weather too, and I came up with this little number, which I’ve titled ‘Mediterranean Paint.’ What do you think?

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s gift giving season. If you’re looking for a gift for the artist in your life, or want to treat yourselves to a festive treat, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? Now is the perfect time to get them, as it’s the last call for them to arrive in time for the big day. If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang

That’s all from me just now, as I’m off to do the last of my Christmas shopping. The big day is fast approaching, and I don’t want a last minute rush around the shops on Christmas Eve. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Interior Mood.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was fantastic to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Poinsettia Fun!’ - I’ve spotted a lot of poinsettias in the last few weeks, so of course, I looked for some floral inspiration! Live broadcasts are usually on a Monday night around 8pm GMT, so be sure to keep an eye out here if you want to join in: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewGeesonloosewatercolours/streams

I really loved seeing all of your versions of last week’s live broadcast, ‘Christmas Doorway.’ So much so that I thought we’d take a look at seeing some of your masterpieces!

And if you missed it, don’t worry. You can catch up on ‘Christmas Doorway’ and any other previous live broadcasts that you particularly enjoyed by taking a look around loosewatercolours.com.

I hope you’re all enjoying the revamped website! Please feel free to drop me a line and tell me what you think - it’s always great to get feedback, and it’s really useful to know how you’re all finding it. If you’ve been over there in recent days, you may have noticed the new tutorial currently up and available to watch - ‘Woodland Deer.’ You can give it a go yourselves just here: https://loosewatercolours.com/tutorial/woodland-deer/

And that’s not all! There’s a tutorial double bill this week, so you can also paint along to ‘Foxy Forest’ if you haven’t quite had your fill of woodland creatures. Paint along by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/tutorial/foxy-forest/

And if you’ve not had a look at the new website yet, then why not have a wander over? There’s lots of exciting things to discover, but I’ll leave that for you to find out. In the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

You can explore yourselves by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

In terms of my own painting this week, I haven’t got up to as much plein air as I usually do, mainly because the weather is just so cold! But here’s one that I managed in warmer days - painting at the historic Belton House estate in Lincolnshire.

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s gift giving season. If you’re looking for a gift for the artist in your life, or want to treat yourselves to a festive treat, why not upgrade to a set of Loose Gang brushes? Now is the perfect time to get them, as it’s the last call for them to arrive in time for the big day. If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang/

That’s all from me just now, as I’m off to put the kettle on. It’s starting to get seriously chilly up here in the studio, which can mean only one thing - lots of tea breaks! As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Vintage Christmas Tree.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was fantastic to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Candle Moment’ - I don’t know about you all, but it left me feeling warm and toasty inside. Live broadcasts are usually on a Monday night around 8pm, so be sure to keep an eye out here if you want to join in: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewGeesonloosewatercolours/streams

I really enjoyed seeing all of your versions of last week’s live broadcast, ‘Snowman Time.’ Let’s take a look at some of the lovely pieces that you all came up with!

There’s some exciting news this week! After many months of rumblings, the new loosewatercolours.com website has officially been launched! Some of you might have already spotted the new updates if you’ve been on the website this week, but if not, I thought we’d take a little tour.

There’s lots of tutorials available, and we’ve worked hard behind the scenes to make sure that they’re easy to navigate.

And you can also catch up on any previous live broadcasts that you particularly enjoyed!

There’s lots of other exciting things to discover, but I’ll leave that for you to find out. In the meantime, let’s take a closer look at what membership of the website entails.

And that’s not all! There’s a very special offer on for all loose watercolour beginners who might want to join - a 25% discount for the first month, so you can give it a try! To redeem this, all you have to do is type the code ‘letspaint’ when prompted at the checkout. Here’s the link to the new (and updated) website if you’d like to join: https://loosewatercolours.com/shop/memberships/monthly-membership/

If that wasn’t enough excitement, there’s also a new tutorial over on loosewatercolours.com - ‘Santa Fun!’ Perfect for all your Christmassy plans, you can have a go at painting St. Nick in a wash and line style. Follow the link here to give it a go: https://loosewatercolours.com/tutorial/santa-fun/

And if you want to improve your painting by levelling up your kit, you might want to consider upgrading to a set of Loose Gang brushes. Christmas is just around the corner, and a paintbrush set might be the perfect gift for you or any other budding artists in your life. Now is the perfect time to get them as well, as they’ll arrive in time for the big day. If you’re interested, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/the-loose-gang/

That’s all from me just now, as I’m going to find a nice warm jumper to snuggle into. It’s definitely wintertime, and there’s even talk of snow on the horizon! If so, we best get prepared. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Poinsettia Abstract.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Snowman Time’ - and I’m sure the snow is just around the corner. Live broadcasts are usually on a Monday night around 8pm, so be sure to keep an eye out here if you want to join in: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewGeesonloosewatercolours/streams

I really enjoyed seeing all of your versions of last week’s live broadcast, ‘Robin’s Snack.’ So much so that I thought I’d give you all a showcase of some of your fabulous work! Let me know if you can spot your painting below.

That’s not all this week, as there’s also a new tutorial over on Patreon, ‘Acorn Days.’ If Christmas is coming a little bit too fast for your liking, why not take a look back to autumn and some of its more seasonal delights? You can find it by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

And if you want more painting practice this week, then you’re in for a treat. Give this free ‘Quick Floral’ tutorial a go below to have some flowery fun.

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been looking forward to December and practicing some robins this week. After all, I’ve got some Christmas cards to make!

If you want to improve your painting, you might want to consider upgrading to a set of Loose Gang brushes. After all, we’re getting into gift-giving season just now, and a paintbrush set might be the perfect gift for you or any other budding artists in your life. If so, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/loose-gang

It’s been so chilly this week that Toby’s taken a trip to St. Bernard’s Abbey for a spot of spirituality (and a carrot, of course)!

That’s all from me just now, as I’m just about to go and put the heating on. Winter is well and truly setting in now, and you can really feel it over here in the studio. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Skating in the City.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Robin’s Snack’ - the first of many Christmassy themed paintings, I’m sure. Live broadcasts are usually on a Monday night around 8pm, so be sure to keep an eye out here if you want to join in: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewGeesonloosewatercolours/streams

I’m still in awe of all your renditions of last week’s live broadcast, ‘Autumn Bridge.’ So much so that I thought I’d give you all a showcase of some of your fabulous work! Let me know if you can spot your painting below!

That’s not all this week, as there’s also a new tutorial over on Patreon, ‘Sunshine on Snow.’ More of a landscape, this would be the perfect subject for any Christmas cards you’ve got planned this year! You can find it by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

Do you want more Christmas fun this week? Well, I don’t blame you. It is one of my favourite holidays. If you want some more festive inspiration, why not watch a quick recap of ‘Bauble Time,’ a sped-up Christmas themed painting just below?

And that’s not all! Watch the free tutorial below to get in on the holiday fun. ‘Three Bright Candles’ is a lovely little holiday-themed subject guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.

If you want to improve your painting, you might want to consider upgrading to a set of Loose Gang brushes. After all, we’re getting into gift-giving season just now, and a paintbrush set might be the perfect gift for you or any other budding artists in your life. If so, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/loose-gang

It’s been so chilly this week that Toby has been doing all sorts to try and keep warm. So much so that he’s actually joined the local rock and roll band!

That’s all from me just now, as I’m just about to go and put the kettle on. After all, I’m feeling rather parched. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Evening Fall.’

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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It was lovely to see you all at this week’s live broadcast, which was ‘Autumn Bridge’ - we’re well and truly into autumn now, so it’s the perfect excuse to use all of your orange and red tones hidden away at the back of the paintbox. Live broadcasts are usually on a Monday night around 8pm, so be sure to keep an eye out here if you want to join in: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewGeesonloosewatercolours/streams

That’s not all this week, as there’s also a new tutorial over on Patreon if Christmas is your preferred holiday. ‘Xmas Bauble’ is available now for all of your Christmas-themed crafts - they’d make a lovely little addition to any cards and presents this year! You can find them by following the link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours

In terms of my own painting this week, I’ve been enjoying the beautiful colours blossoming around the village, which led to this little painting that I’ve called ‘Forest Glow.’ What do you think? I quite like it, I’ve decided.

Would you like some more painting practice this week? Well then, you’re in luck, as there’s a free tutorial just below, ‘Autumn Leaves.’ Perfect for any seasonal crafts you’ve got planned!

If you want to improve your painting, you might want to consider upgrading to a set of Loose Gang brushes. After all, gifting season is right around the corner, and a paintbrush set might be the perfect gift for you or any other budding artists in your life. If so, you can find them by following the link here: https://loosewatercolours.com/product-category/loose-gang

It’s been so chilly this week that Toby and I have been thinking back to warmer days earlier this summer, especially as we’re in the midst of a cold snap right now. Toby in particular was enjoying the summer sun.

That’s all from me just now, as I’m off to put the heating on before I start to see my own breath. That, and stick the kettle on, as always. As always though, this week there’s an exclusive tutorial available especially for all of you lovely paid subscribers - after all, it’s your support that helps keep this Substack running! So I hope you all enjoy painting along to ‘Loose Christmas Tree’ - and you can get a headstart on all the handmade Christmas cards this year!

Toby and I will be back in your inboxes very soon, but until next time, it’s goodbye from us both. Have a lovely week, and happy painting!

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