<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ArtCritique Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art-Club.net]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:24:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Recommend an Art Book that made a difference to you as an artist.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A book that changed my approach to drawing I didn't go to art college or art school and I started my artistic development quite late. I joined several online communities, watched loads of YouTube how to do this, how to do that all of which contributed to my artistic development but, and perhaps it's my age, I still love books. As a scientist I approached art originally from a factual and theory based stance. Formulas are in effect recipes but then I found a whole series of books by Adrian...]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/recommend-an-art-book-that-made-a-difference-to-you-as-an-artist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24872c53e2b8fe12177f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:30:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_298dbb4dc6d64d68ae8ae52f7b1ec45a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Art-Club.Net: A Comprehensive Review of the Creators Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[I found a great new club for artists]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/exploring-art-club-net-a-comprehensive-review-of-the-creators-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3cf66dbf1d5b601312ab3</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Membership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technical Help]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[For Artists]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_520fd91dc2bf4a28b595190be0f884b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art-Club New Artwork Members Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the Art-Club New Artwork Public Review which allows visitors an opportunity to pass their comments on a finished artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/art-club-new-artwork-public-review-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1646869ed8cb882aacff2</guid><category><![CDATA[Members Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:06:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_babf044207d540c6a0ee73a29c1283a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art-Club New Artwork Members Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the Art-Club New Artwork Public Review which allows visitors an opportunity to pass their comments on a finished artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/art-club-new-artwork-public-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c15c84b9d5370ce323c3f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:39:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_a0eaa3b522324dbcabd57819ab8d612f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art-Club New Artwork Members Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the Art-Club New Artwork Public Review which allows visitors an opportunity to pass their comments on a finished artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/art-club-new-artwork-public-review-arn11023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1580436a1fdc193bb5547</guid><category><![CDATA[Members Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_5765e69f8b014d94b6811dfd3715e2e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with the founder of the new Art-Club.net - Mark East]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interview with the founder of Art-Club.net Mark East on why he started this international art club, its objectives and why artists of any skill or passion should join.
The club does not see product, does not provide on line training, so what does it do and what is it for?]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/interview-with-the-founder-of-the-new-art-club-net-mark-east</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bf91b66e2d8139248e6b28</guid><category><![CDATA[Reference Library]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:07:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_d91972a0b6b64454ae2a41316386859d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_876,h_814,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Art Club That Puts Artists First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever finished a painting and wondered, “Is it really any good?”

Imagine being able to ask experienced artists that very question — and get honest, constructive feedback in a safe, private space. That’s exactly what art-club.net is all about.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/discover-the-art-club-that-puts-artists-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bcf24ac6c9669173cab000</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:39:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_520fd91dc2bf4a28b595190be0f884b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to improve your art? Why not let us critique your artwork..]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a part of his artistic development Marco believes that he gained most from the critiques and suggestions made by fellow artists and wants to develop this colaborative approach. Always conscious though of the really personal motives behind every individuals exploration of art the highest priority is given to keeping these critiques to the individual only if requested. ]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/why-not-let-us-critique-your-artwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e260206</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art & Perception]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_8f78e243cd4a4af583f22faabd6b859c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_828,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who was the artist Adrian Hill?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the life and work of Adrian Hill, a pioneering TV artist and war sketcher. Learn about his influential books and iconic sketches.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/who-was-the-artist-adrian-hill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Reference Library]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_efd98557e67c467cb14fc79333c2be90~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_156,h_149,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning Watercolour Techniques from Thomas Girtin’s Morpeth Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Thomas Girtin’s watercolor techniques through a step-by-step guide to painting Morpeth Bridge. Perfect for watercolor newcomers]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/learning-from-a-watercolour-master-thomas-girtin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reference Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Watercolours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Landscapes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_bd1c88111e024bbd80ed116b95290147~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step-by-Step Watercolour Landscape Painting: Alicante Rooftop Vista Tutorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn to paint a watercolor landscape with this step-by-step guide. Discover washes, composition tips, and how to create an Alicante rooftop]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/https-www-art-marco-co-uk-post-watercolour-landscape-painting-alicante-tutorial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Watercolours]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:50:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_392e2b8618aa46cda902f2feb1a6de2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun in the Poppy Field.Learning from Monet. An art tutorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment and I improve my technique from Masters like Monet. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell. For me this art tutorial “Fun in the Poppy Field” is more about constant improvement. We can all learn from the masters and Monet is one of the best. If what I produce expands my knowledge and others can learn from it then that gives me the  confidence to keep going. We all learn by example and in art what...]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/fun-in-the-poppy-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_ff25256e06a94784979f5e98f11c3750~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_639,h_489,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet Portraits Charcoal - Meet Jupiter the Cocker Spaniel]]></title><description><![CDATA[So here is my latest commission underway. Meet Jupiter a litttle Cocker Spaniel puppy. The photo was kindly provided by an SAA artist, Lesley Homes. I have been asked to produce a charcoal of a cocker spaniel puppy and Jupiter fits the bill. The client has asked to see a sample of my work of a Cocker puppy and I wanted to add one to the shop so this is a good way of letting her see a sample before ordering her own version. She is also happy to let me put the finished portrait up for sale...]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/pet-portraits-charcoal-meet-jupiter-the-cocker-spaniel-puppy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Charcoal &  Pastel]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_434bb7750c8e42179eb6d2f6574b695e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone can draw and everyone can paint.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me start by saying up front, everyone can draw and everyone can paint. The problem is how much time you are gong to put into practicing and honing your newly found skills.

You will read about cool and warm colours, perspective, composition all of which will put you off right from the start. Well don't be, it happens to all of us. I retired some 3 years ago, I hadn't painted since junior school and that was with my fingers and hand , according to my 89 year old mother.]]></description><link>https://www.artcritiqueclub.com/post/learning-to-paint-draw-my-journey-of-exploration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24b24ed9f15b15e2601f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Skill Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Open Review]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:58:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36fc20_878448b5dd254c13b872465ce3855708~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark East</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>