Hi folks, I wanted to start catching you up here on my website about what else I have been getting up to of late. 

I am really enjoying building my YouTube channel. On there I get to share more on my studio practice, ideas and inspirations. 

I can store classes like the one I have available here on my channel : link: https://beatriceajayi.com/product/digital-download-pdf-bothy-across-the-stream-12-x-12-inches/

I also have tidbits on my trips to the ‘Scottish Design Exchange’ a non profit here in Glasgow that I rent a space in for selling my work. I take you along with me to see my other products in a retail environment.  Where customers get to engage with my art and merchandise in a lovely shop. Link: https://youtu.be/9liGpvuJ7mM

I love painting and sharing with you all. I want all my creative space, here on my website or my YouTube channel to be interactive and accessible. 

Link to: real-time painting of hero boy https://youtu.be/Itzvxp13B5o

Please do ask me any questions you have. Link to my available art studio shares on my art practice, on YouTube. Subscribe to keep updated on new videos and news. I hope I can share what I know and learn from you also.  Checkout my ‘Wednesday Live Creative Sessions’ Link https://www.youtube.com/live/tDaDalag81k?feature=share I use different mediums, acrylic, oils, inks and collage and more…in a range of subjects from Abstract, landscapes and illustration painting. 

Also you can book a one to one tutoring or online class from me here if you want to get more details https://beatriceajayi.com/product/customer-request-tropical-fish-painting-deposit/

Decided to link to an interview I gave a few months ago now on Folksy UK. The team I worked with really spent the time getting to know me and sharing my story. Lovely to have worked with them.

I have been absolutely loving creating abstract paintings over the last number of months.

I wanted to zoom into the worlds in the background of my brave and courageous characters.

So this year my focus is to create abstract landscapes.

While at uni I focused on abstraction and mark making. So it has been awesome to dive back in.

I am also trying to make my website more cohesive. So there are some changes coming to the layout. 

Please also join me on my Instagram @hyssopart or my Facebook @Beatrice Ajayi Artist For day to day updates. 

Pop up round to the shop when you get a chance and let me know if you have any suggestions on layout or other things. I am always open to learn. 

Lastly I wanted to mention my classes on Skillshare. My link is https://www.skillshare.com/user/beatrice?via=groups

New students are joining daily and it’s great to be able to share what I have learned on my journey.

Created this little hero today. Will get her added to some merchandise soon, she is available as a print too. Have the best afternoon.

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I used the following tools:
Watercolour paper
Watercolour
Pencil hb
Tissue paper
Glue stick
Ink pen
Craft papers
Gesso
Scrap papers

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Timelapse of Verity

Hi everyone, I have to begin with an apology because I have neglected my website of late, due to my time creating. I intend to change that. I am currently writing out a schedule to keep me right.

I decided this year I would focus mainly in physical painting more than my digital work. It has been a challenge working with my current medium. I can be impatient while waiting for paint to dry. I have been using water soluble oils. These tend to dry faster and give the layering effect I have tried to use with regards to acrylics. Technically you can layer with acrylics but I didn’t get there. I may go back as my skills improve.

This is the cute Ballerina called ‘Verity’ as suggested by a friend; I painted her today. I loved the sudden realisation I made that enable me to create her so quickly. Will be using same approach going forward.

I have other videos on my YouTube channel that show current physical paintings so check them out and subscribe too. Every little bit helps. I am having so much fun regardless.

I will ill speak to you soon. B

I have been doing my usual research looking and reading and video watching on the tube for teaching on reaching more people who would really appreciate my work. Every artist has to think of this so I don’t feel awkward talking about it. It’s all part of running the buisness.

Outside of all the above I have been sketching and painting on my iPad and pen on paper. This cat digital painting is entitled ‘Cat Balancing’. You can view the process here: Cat Balance Video