Welcome to The Arthouse Oasis

Abstract Florals in Watercolours.
In this workshop we began with simple, colourful washes before layering expressive pen lines over the top.

Painting cats and dogs in spring.
In this session we combined watercolour with simple pen lines to create pet portraits that captured the character of each pet!

Who says the Old Masters can’t be fun?
In these classes, we took inspiration from some of history’s most famous paintings, recreating iconic masterpieces while adding our own artistic flair.

Pencil Studies of a female face
Portrait drawing is one of the most rewarding – and challenging – skills an artist can learn.

Drawing Realistic Eyes in Pencil.
This was a lovely drawing session where we focused on creating expressive eyes in pencil.

Paint Like Bob Ross Oil Workshop.
Join us for a unique, full day, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to paint a beautiful waterfall in oils.

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!

Sneak peak into our after school sessions.
Painting a Cute Bunny Rabbit with Acrylics and Magic Markers!

Painting reflections in acrylics.
We’ve been painting different scenes, using the same method, and really loving the Results!

Painting in Rococo Style.
We are moving away from Monet inspired art now and introducing Rococo, what a fantastic, romantic art era.

It’s never to late to get back into art.
There’s something incredibly inspiring about watching someone continue to learn and create at 99 years old.

Learning how to paint a portrait.
A collection of our recent portrait work in the studio, with younger students and adults.

Learning to paint a portrait
Portrait painting can feel a little daunting at first, especially for younger students, but it’s amazing watching their confidence grow!

Painting animal eyes!
I always love watching confidence grow during projects like these — especially when students suddenly realise they can create something they never thought they could paint, all in 1 session!

Painting meaninful art
Inspired by Monet’s beautiful water gardens, I wanted to capture that peaceful feeling of standing beside still water and watching light dance across the surface.

Painting Florals in the Studio
Acrylic florals are always so lovely because every painting ends up taking on its own personality.

Painting and Pasta Evening
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour and pen workshop, where you’ll learn how to paint loose, abstract flowers in a vase, step by step.

Keeping things warm.
A Tuscany inspired acrylic project using soft glowing colours and a touch of Monet style brushwork.

Painting the sea.
Starting simple with the sky and sea, then gradually adding waves, depth and those little details that bring it to life.