IONE HARRISON ART

As artists, it's easy to fall into the habit of taking the same materials to the same places and expecting something new to happen. This week I decided to do the opposite. I packed just a few essentials into my bag: a bottle of black drawing ink, a pipette, a small spray bottle and a sketchbook filled with strong watercolour paper. I knew the paper would need to cope with more than paint – my plan was to let the sea itself become part of the process. Rather than taking a hand

I’m currently on holiday in Brittany for the Easter break, and I’ve been completely inspired by the coastal light, especially around Mont Saint-Michel. The landscape here has a softness that feels almost dreamlike. At different times of day, the palette shifts from silver-grey to turquoise, deep navy blue, and warm, earthy gold. It’s the perfect inspiration for atmospheric watercolour painting, especially if you enjoy capturing light and mood. A Limited Colour Palette for Coa