The Raw Umber Blog

Hints and tips about drawing and painting, plus news from Raw Umber Studios.

The Winner of the Raw Umber Studios Paint Off is Ruth Fitton

Monday 9 September, 2024

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The winner of the Raw Umber Studios Paint Off is Ruth Fitton Read more ...

Drop In Life Drawing - Now on MONDAYS from 7 - 9pm

Thursday 8 August, 2024

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Stroud Life Drawing's popular figure drawing sessions run by Keith Symonds and held at Raw Umber Studios will be moving to Monday nights when they return after the summer holidays - the first class is on 2nd September. Read more ...

FREE Portrait Drawing Class: Open Studios 2024

Monday 20 May, 2024

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All welcome as we open our doors for a half-day of open studios involving a drop-in life drawing class and gallery! Read more ...

An Interview with Paint Off Judge: Lizet Dingemans

Monday 29 April, 2024

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In the run-up to the Raw Umber Studios Portrait Paint-Off, learn more about what judge Lizet Dingemans is looking for... Read more ...

Portrait Paint Off 2024

Monday 19 February, 2024

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We’re running a live, free to enter, portrait painting competition with £3,500 of prizes in August 2024 and you could be one of the participants. Find out more here! Read more ...

Raw Umber Studios Image Prize 2023 - Public Choice Award Announced

Monday 11 December, 2023

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We had over 1,300 votes in our public choice competition. We're really pleased to announce the winner! Read more ...

Winner of the Raw Umber Studios Image Prize 2023 Announced

Thursday 23 November, 2023

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We had some 1,000 entrants from over 300 entrants, all based on images from our searchable image library. We have chosen a winner, and are also awarding an additional prize based on a public vote. Read more ...

Lydia Cecil - Artist Spotlight

Tuesday 7 November, 2023

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There’s something about Lydia Cecil’s portraits that’s arresting; often cinematic. Learn more about how one of our regular visiting and online tutors became the artist she is today. Written by Katie Jarvis. Read more ...

Prize: Reference Image Library

Friday 6 October, 2023

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Want to be in the running for a cash prize of £1000? Read more ...
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