It was so good to see the return of Arts Festivals in the UK. It really does show that we are starting to see the UK arts world making a come back. Old faces and new faces came together, it was at times quite emotional as it has been a struggle for many creative people not to see each other.

Creativity has blossomed in some ways over lockdown. Whilst it may have felt stifling, to see artwork hung in all it's glory in the bright white marquees was like seeing the sailing ships at sea aga...

As we enter a new period of our lives and our next phase of 'lockdown' and winter chilly wet weather I want to reassure you that as art teachers and mentors we are here for you, please do reach out to me, share your art, join classes and workshops, I would love to be part of your creative journey.

As part of that journey I am excited to tell you that last month my wonderful publisher and I, Ann Kullberg released a new tutorial 'Kitty with Yarn' which is a level 3 Intermediate colored pe...

I have always wanted to teach in the USA, it has been a dream of mine for quite some time now, shall we ay 'on my bucket list' so to speak. Well it has now become a reality but in adifferent way because I will be teaching in the USA but by Zoom. In September students will be able to join me learning how to use color pencils via online classes with Ann Kullberg, my mentor and publisher teaching one of my popular Jumpstarts.

One thing Covid taught the world is that everything is accessibl...

So exciting news for you all!

IO am going to be on Hochanda this Friday demonstrating one of my favourite products of 2020 which most of you will know is the Graphitint palette by Derwent. I am just obsessed by the muted neutral tones in this palette and the effects that can be achieved. i am demonstrating for the SAA and so excited as lockdown has been long for so many of you and this way I can be with so many more of my lovely students and friends

If you are currently feeling isolated at the moment wh...

Throughout this trying time of isolation I will be sending out challenges, launching art lessons, paint and draw alongs and lots more. These will be hosted on my Facebook Group 'Judith Selcuk's Art Classes, Groupsand Workshops', there is a great Facebook group called 'The Art of Wellness' where there will be lots going on too!

I will be stting up group classes via Skype so please drop me an email if you are interested and if you are not on Facebook and would like me to send you the chal...

I still remember my very first time at Patchings some years ago and I have been every year without fail since. It is the one place where you can indulge yourself in art  purchases without feeling guilty! Not only that but I always come away feeling inspired and have learnt lots of new things from the demonstrators, worksh...

We are so excited for the Royal Wedding this weekend, we have our picnic menu planned and printed, decorations up and we have even made our very own bunting!

We like to share the creative love here and are so happy to share with you a printable and photo guide o...

The UK Coloured Pencil Society is in full swing at the Artshouse in Stratford upon Avon, I was very fortunate this year to have had two pieces accepted.

The first is Oberon - Ling of the Fairies which was created using the new Lightfast pencils being developed by Derwent and their current Procolour range, then embellished with Pebeo Vitrail and Fantasy enamels on Canson pastel paper.

This year has been so exciting and we are only in May!

At the beginning of the year, January to be precise I was so lucky to be taken to Frankfurt by a pen company called Shachihata who make Artline pens, it was an experience of a lifetime.

I demonstrated for four days and met so many lovely people.

Then in April I was again demonstrating for them at the London Stationery Show at the Design Centre, this time I held daily workshops using their lovely brush pens that are highl...