As well as my usual designs that I am working on, it is my plan to share a different doodle every day I say doodles, they will be (usually) quick sketches or made up ideas, sometimes a whole pageful So, this is the first page: A scruffy chap with no name, who sprang to mind…
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Pictures, at last!
Well, its just not an art blog without the art is it? This is a self-portrait I did a little while ago, to try out a style I now enjoy using for lots of my art. It has a kind of paper cutout feel, while the spot of shading adds a 3D effect, which I…
Out and about
If you saw my last post you’ll know I’ve been off on my holidays recently and had a jolly good time too After sorting through all the photos and getting my studio back up and running, I am feeling tired but happy Brighton is such a wonderful place with plenty to do and staying right…
Seaside getaway
Hi all, here’s a little update for you For the next few days I will be taking a break from my art, to relax on the beach with an ice cream and take plenty of photos I think this time away is going to be good for me – new surroundings to inspire my art…
Coming soon
As you know, I have a passion for animals – I love to paint and draw them, both as commissions and for myself every spare moment I have always had a rather creative mind, my rooms are filled with sketches and doodles that have been created since I was first able to pick up a…
Springtime
I always enjoy a walk in the woods & recently I have noticed an abundance of beautiful spring flowers that brighten up my day The sunshine through the leafy canopy gave an unusual light one day, so I took a few photos while I wandered The buttercup test knew I liked butter I feel so…
New Technique
After a short break, I am back to my portraits and trying out new techniques. Keep reading to see how I created my latest piece. Finished drawing This effect was achieved in two stages. After selecting my favourite photo for reference, I then sketched with pastels onto paper. Colour selection I chose to use a…
Taking control
I have so many thoughts buzzing around in my brain today, TOO many in fact! Whenever I struggle to keep up with my ideas, I find it helps to scribble everything out in a brainstorm. I have no problem in particular I am trying to solve, just a need to organise my own thoughts –…
Inspired by Sky
If you have visited my Fine Art America page, you will notice my work is inspired by my wonderful dog Sky. I first drew her when I was much younger, nothing more than a quick sketch really. This then became a larger acrylic painting, which can be found here: Fine Art America Painted portrait One…
I hope you had a lovely Easter, by now I assume all chocolate eggs have been eaten and Mr Bunny can now put his big feet up until next year Trying out a new way to post, let’s see if this will work in the future: ~ Click to zoom in ~ As you can…