Odd trod arts is a fresh one of a kind creative excursion company. We believe everyone needs creative output in their life and what better way to do that than take inspiration from the great outdoors.We tailor courses to suit you, if you have time book up a weekend, if you dont, make time for…
Art inspired by nature
For years artists have been inspired by nature, this is an image of Monet in his garden. The world around us is a great source of inspiration and is our retreat from our hectic routines, nature is a healer and many have used this as a starting point for great works of Art. “In order…
Relaxing and breathtaking artworks…
This video speaks of calmer times after rough seas and this seems appropriate. As an artist we are lucky to be able to access our creative brain and immerse ourselves in that wonderful word of making and creative flow. Its good to do some homework, check out other artists and learn from them- I think…
Join us on your art journey
Reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in your art practice. Take an opportunity to relax and feel rejuvenating with Odd Trod Arts creative adventures.
Camille Pissarro
Pissarro 10 July 1830 – 13 November 1903 acted as a father figure and mentor to the impressionist
Masters creating depth
Camille Pissarro, Paul Cezanne and all the masters enjoyed looking for tricks of the eye to lead a viewer into a painting. These visual effects can help the reader to explore the painting. For example in this painting, the tree in the fore ground is immediately recognisable and it curls round and leads you to…
Let’s celebrate Scottish Art
Getting an insight into what other artists do is a fun way to get to know others and also gain some tips on technique or if your lucky purchase a piece of unique scottish art for you or friend.. ARTIST LOCATION MAPS Start planning for your tour of the studios or get in touch to…
Be your own masterpiece
You can find a subject for a painting or inspiration for a painting or drawing all around you! This is a picture of a lovely savoy cabbage and some cucumbers from our garden. This year we have enjoyed potatoes, spring onions, lettuce and many more delights. Vertumnus by Giuseppe Arcimboldo Vertumnus is a painting by…
Check out our lovely recommendations…
Please check out our Odd trodders page where we encourage people to send pictures of their finsihed artwork and share in our artists community. This area also contains our recommendations for the art adventures we deliver, Wee dauner, Wee wander, Odd Trodder. https://oddtrodarts.com/odd-trodders/ Peace out, Michelle
Inspiration for Odd Trodders
Eardley painted on location, often during wild storms, using oil and boat paint mixed with newspaper, sand and grasses on hardboard, as captured in Audrey Walker’s photograph Eardley painting facing the sea on the shore at Catterline, 1950 Eardley painted during different seasons and climates with a seriality similar to Claude Monet. Her lyrical paintings include Seeded Grasses…
Forest bathing
Looking at new spots for painting and drawing.My favourite place to be is woodland in amongst the trees, it’s where I think we all feel at peace. “…studies suggest that the practice of “forest bathing”—deliberately spending time among the woods—can help us deal with the stresses and strains of urban living.” (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_trees_can_make_you_happier) Get away from…
Pressing pause. Take a slowcation…
“When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways–either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.” ― Dalai Lama We are experiencing a world like no other right now, it’s important to pause breathe and reflect. Check out lovely Laura…
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