‘Tilseds’, the historic art and stationery brand that started in 1880 in Wimborne Minster, Dorset is working collaboratively with artist Alison C. Board and her website Learning to Paint to bring you carefully curated materials that have quality and sustainability at their forefront. Ali has a new 'short' on her YouTube channel where demonstrates how she uses the Tilseds paint tin, full pans and paint key to create her signature palette of watercolours. You can watch the full video via the link in her bio If you would like a little advice on your materials and how you can make the best of them, you are welcome to email Ali via: ali@learningtopaint.co.uk #tipsandtricks #familybusinessuk #familybusinesses #familybusiness #qualityartmaterials #artmaterialshop #artmaterials #watercolourart #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #learningtopaint

The first of Ali's Autumn Term 'Paint Along' workshops is about to get underway and she is thrilled to be welcoming both virtual and face to face participants for a day of experimenting with Mixed Media. If you would like to join her for any of the other titles she has planned, visit her Learning to Paint website for more information or email her via ali@learningtopaint.co.uk #LearnToPaint #ArtTeacher #ArtEducation #ArtStudio #LearnToDraw #ArtTeacher #LearnToPaint #ArtSkills #CreativeLearning #ArtClass #UnlockYourCreativity #ArtWorkshop #OnlineArtClasses #JoinUs #ArtSchool #LearnWithUs #ArtClasses #mixedmediaartist #mixedmediapainting #dorsetartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #artworkshops #learningtopaint #watercolour

A huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my brilliant mum, the person from whom I get all my creativity and always bounce ideas around with. Have a wonderful day and see you later for a fabulous feast 😘💜🐝

There's still time to join Ali's Rockpool Paint Along Workshop tomorrow! How does a ‘Paint Along’ workshop work? You can choose to spend the morning, the afternoon or all day with Ali, exploring the subject and techniques that she has carefully planned for you. The morning session will concentrate on an introduction to the materials and better understanding how they work to create marks and textures on your surface. You will be encouraged to explore how to prepare a project based on multiple points of reference and how to interpret the subject through sketches and experiments. These may include creating colour swatches, texture samples, thumbnails, pastiches or even a first draft of a painting, ready for you to tackle larger projects with more confidence. In the afternoon Ali will guide you through a whole project from start to finish using a style of teaching called ‘Paint Along’ meaning that she will not be stopping and starting, but progressing through her own version of the piece making suggestions for how you might like to tackle your own version of the subject. She will pause for a short time mid afternoon to allow you the opportunity to catch up and will reach a conclusion with her own piece approximately 30 mins to an hour before the end of the session to help you individually. Search the Learning to Paint website or follow the link in Ali's bio for more information. #watercolourdrawing #watercoloursketch #watercolourist #paintalong #tipsandtricks #mixedmediapainting #dorsetartists #dorsetartist #mixedmediademo #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #artworkshops #learningtopaint #watercolour

Did you miss yesterday's Technique Tuesday broadcast? Don't worry, Ali recorded it and you can watch it back on her website or via YouTube, follow the listing in her bio for more information. Ali covers colours for a sunset, what is an 'eyeline' and how to use gouache plus she chats to people who are live in the chat and sets the theme for her October broadcast. #techniquetuesday‼️ #alisoncboardwatercolour #alisoncboard #alisoncboardart #LearnWithUs #OnlineArtClasses #CreativeLearning #LearnToPaint #ArtInspiration #ArtLessons #ArtEducation #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #watercolourart #techniquetuesday #techniquetuesdays #mixedmedia

***TECHNIQUE TUESDAY RETURNSIN ONE HOUR at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Ali has had great fun this week filming with her beloved hens to give you all the information that you need ahead of the new look, new content TT, coming to a device near you on Tuesday 3rd September at the new time of 10:00. So what can you expect from the new Technique Tuesday? TT is going to do something Ali has never attempted before, it’s going to answer your art related questions LIVE as they come in via the chat and Ali will demonstrate and share her vast creative knowledge with you all…or failing that, suggest where you might find the answers! So join her on the 3rd for a ‘fly by the seat of her pants’ style Q and A and enjoy being part of a fun, inclusive and creative hour. #techniquetuesday #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday‼️ #askalison #askali #youtubelivestream #youtubelive #mixedmedia #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday

***TECHNIQUE TUESDAY RETURNS 3RD SEPT. at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Ali has had great fun this week filming with her beloved hens to give you all the information that you need ahead of the new look, new content TT, coming to a device near you on Tuesday 3rd September at the new time of 10:00. So what can you expect from the new Technique Tuesday? TT is going to do something Ali has never attempted before, it’s going to answer your art related questions LIVE as they come in via the chat and Ali will demonstrate and share her vast creative knowledge with you all…or failing that, suggest where you might find the answers! So join her on the 3rd for a ‘fly by the seat of her pants’ style Q and A and enjoy being part of a fun, inclusive and creative hour. #techniquetuesday #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday‼️ #askalison #askali #youtubelivestream #youtubelive #mixedmedia #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday

Are you local to me? Would you like to start your creative adventures? Are you nervous about how to begin? I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching a new beginners course for sketching and watercolour at Arts University Bournemouth, starting on Tuesday 8th October at 18:00. Join me as I slowly take you through how to sketch, how to record what inspires you and how to combine materials for pleasure and relaxation. For more information contact the Short Courses team at AUB, Google 'aub sketching and watercolour stage 1' or follow the link in my bio. I look forward to helping you. #watercolourart #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #learningtopaint #watercolour #artforall #art #watercolour #watercolours #watercolourist #watercoloursketch #watercolourdrawing

www.learningtopaint.co.uk or link in bio... #WebsiteMakeover #websitemakeover #websitemakeovers #newcontent #newcontent #NewContentAlert #newcontentalert #learningtopaint #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #alisoncboard #alisoncboardart #alisoncboardwatercolour

Have you heard about Ali's creative community The All A-Board Artists? A group established in 1995 by Ali to assist, promote, and encourage artists of all abilities in an inclusive community sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm. With varying levels of membership, you can enjoy tuition, support and opportunities to expand your creative knowledge virtually from home. For more information please contact Ali via ali@learningtopaint.co.uk or follow the links to the group via her bio and website. #allaboardartists #arttutorials #paintalong #artgroup #artclub #artcommunitylove #artcommunityofinstagram #artcommunity #mixedmediapainting #dorsetartists #dorsetartist #mixedmediademo #watercolourart #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #learningtopaintwithacrylic #artworkshops #learningtopaint #watercolour #artforall #arteveryday #art

There's still time to join Ali's Rockpool Paint Along Workshop tomorrow! How does a ‘Paint Along’ workshop work? You can choose to spend the morning, the afternoon or all day with Ali, exploring the subject and techniques that she has carefully planned for you. The morning session will concentrate on an introduction to the materials and better understanding how they work to create marks and textures on your surface. You will be encouraged to explore how to prepare a project based on multiple points of reference and how to interpret the subject through sketches and experiments. These may include creating colour swatches, texture samples, thumbnails, pastiches or even a first draft of a painting, ready for you to tackle larger projects with more confidence. In the afternoon Ali will guide you through a whole project from start to finish using a style of teaching called ‘Paint Along’ meaning that she will not be stopping and starting, but progressing through her own version of the piece making suggestions for how you might like to tackle your own version of the subject. She will pause for a short time mid afternoon to allow you the opportunity to catch up and will reach a conclusion with her own piece approximately 30 mins to an hour before the end of the session to help you individually. Search the Learning to Paint website or follow the link in Ali's bio for more information. #watercolourdrawing #watercoloursketch #watercolourist #paintalong #tipsandtricks #mixedmediapainting #dorsetartists #dorsetartist #mixedmediademo #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #artworkshops #learningtopaint #watercolour

The music is super loud, the ideas are flowing and I’m in my happy place 🐝💜 #newprojects #artist #inspiration #studio #artstudio #dorsetartist #mixedmediaart

The start of a new term next week and everything is cleaned, refreshed, organised and packed… I guarantee you that one lesson in and it will be chaos again 🫣 #newterm #learningtopaint #arttutor #tidypaintstidymind #itwontlast

Are you local to me? Would you like to start your creative adventures? Are you nervous about how to begin? I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching a new beginners course for sketching and watercolour at Arts University Bournemouth, starting on Tuesday 8th October at 18:00. Join me as I slowly take you through how to sketch, how to record what inspires you and how to combine materials for pleasure and relaxation. For more information contact the Short Courses team at AUB, Google 'aub sketching and watercolour stage 1' or follow the link in my bio. I look forward to helping you. #watercolourart #watercolourartist #learningtopaintwithwatercolors #learningtopaint #watercolour #artforall #art #watercolour #watercolours #watercolourist #watercoloursketch #watercolourdrawing

***TECHNIQUE TUESDAY RETURNS 3RD SEPT. at 10:00 (UK TIME)*** Ali has had great fun this week filming with her beloved hens to give you all the information that you need ahead of the new look, new content TT, coming to a device near you on Tuesday 3rd September at the new time of 10:00. So what can you expect from the new Technique Tuesday? TT is going to do something Ali has never attempted before, it’s going to answer your art related questions LIVE as they come in via the chat and Ali will demonstrate and share her vast creative knowledge with you all…or failing that, suggest where you might find the answers! So join her on the 3rd for a ‘fly by the seat of her pants’ style Q and A and enjoy being part of a fun, inclusive and creative hour. TO JOIN IN, FOLLOW THE LINK IN ALI'S BIO...

It might be a Bank Holiday here in the UK but I am back in the studio making sure I am fully prepped for the week ahead. I hope you are enjoying my new look website, it is much more a reflection of where I am artistically and professionally at the moment, pop and have a look if you haven't had a chance yet (Link in Bio or DM me for more information) I also want to take this opportunity to let you know what I have ahead in September, do feel free to use your device to save the image and print it out if it helps. Enjoy the week ahead and see you soon, Ali #arttutorials✏️🎨 #arttutorials #paintalong #askalison #askali #datesforyourdiary #monthahead #tipsandtricks #selfemployedartists #selfemployedwomen #selfemployedlife #techniquetuesdays #techniquetuesday #artworkshops #learningtopaint

I know she looks poorly but she’s actually sunbathing! Poor old Belle moults badly each year and loses about 70% of her feathers before her new ones grow back. Imagine having hundreds of hang nails and that’s how that must feel 🥺 However the sun is shining and Belle is making the most of warming herself in the rays while spending time free ranging with her besties 💜🐝 #bluebellchicken #Belle #freerangechickens #moulting #pinfeathers #sunbathing #sunbathingchickens

I can’t ride any more and certainly don’t want to be jumping but I am A* at holding and encouraging Team Carlos 😍🥰💜 #bsja #showjumping #dorsetshowground

Back in the life room again today with students who had never been in the presence of easels, live models, charcoal, pastel or anything associated with it! They all embraced it to the full and even got behind some of the slightly less orthodox techniques I was suggesting. Thanks to @aub_shortcourses for inviting me to lead this session, huge amounts of fun 🤩 #lifedrawing #livemodels #charcoaldrawing #pastel

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