On October 25, 2024, I will be giving a presentation at the Isle of Ely Art Society. The event begins at 7:00 pm and will include a demonstration of my creative process. If you're interested in the innovative use of cold wax medium and how it can enhance oil painting, this event is for you. The demonstration will be held at the Methodist Church, 13 - 15 Chapel Street, Ely. You can enter via Chapel Street or through the gate at the back of St Mary’s car park. Non-members are w

Gold enamel and cold wax medium

Using cold wax medium with oil paint to create a forest

What is Cold Wax Medium and how can I use it effectively in my oil paintings? Can I make my cold wax medium? Your questions answered

Peter Corr Painting Sale This highly textured and imposing oil and cold wax large-scale painting has recently been purchased by a...

This is the work currently in the studio. I have decided to produce a series of paintings based on the VolksPark in Berlin

EDINBURGH ART FAIR: Location Opening Times/Dates Artists Complimentary Tickets New Artists I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Art...

What is the time required to complete a painting? Impact of Photography German Artist Gerhard Richter My Personal Artwork 'The Lie of The Land' 50 Hours or 50 Years? Painting of a Forest by Peter Corr 'The Lie of The Land' How long does it take to create a painting? Artists are often asked a particular question—it's typically the first and frequently the last. Traditionally, the response is that the hours spent directly on the painting might add up to a few days, weeks, or pe

OPENS: 10th June - 7th July 2023 THE DARRYL NANTAIS GALLERY 59 High Street, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HS Please join us at our Linton...

For centuries, the death of painting has been proclaimed. Since the invention of printing during the Han dynasty (around 100 AD), artists have anxiously watched each new technological advancement. We've always felt threatened by machines' potential to undermine us, replacing our skills and expertise. When the printing press emerged, artists had valid concerns, but they eventually leveraged mechanical reproduction to replicate their work and reach a broader audience. However,

How to be creative with oil paint and cold wax. Using Jeff Becks guitar playing for inspiration

Art Block Every creative individual experiences periods of inactivity—moments when progress seems sluggish and very little is accomplished. This is just a natural part of the creative journey: a temporary block, a decrease in inspiration, or the mind and body's method of recharging and avoiding unnecessary overproduction. Fenland Painting by Peter Corr in Room Setting Like a winter landscape of frozen fields, with all life above ground dead or dormant—that’s how I explain my

Zen and The Art of Cold Wax Painting Personal Rewards of Painting Modern Life vs Painting Physical Act of Making Where does Cold Wax...

Hello Edinburgh Art Fair Visitors! I'm delighted to be showing new work with the The Darryl Nantais Gallery Ltd at the Edinburgh Art...

Looking for things to do this weekend in Cambridge? Well, look no further, Cambridge Open Art Exhibition starts this weekend, there will...

This November I am delighted to be showing new work with the Darryl Nantais Gallery at the Edinburgh Art Fair. The EAF is an...

SPECIAL ONE DAY ART WORKSHOP! 'An introduction to Painting with Oil and Cold Wax Medium with artist and teacher Peter Corr ' Location: ...

Cold wax is a versatile and forgiving painting medium. The essential characteristic of cold wax is the ability to respond quickly to...

The more I paint images of the forest, the more I see forests and trees as a cypher, a kind of encoding, a representation of something...

Please do comment how you are getting on with painting with oil and cold wax medium and if you gleamed any insights from this blog post!