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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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: As you can see I spent a day by…
Hmm, why have I been so quiet? You may be wondering what I’m doing that’s keeping me so busy. . .or you might not – but I will tell you anyway! After a burst of inspiration, I find myself with 5 portraits waiting to be finished – I blame myself really, never was very good…
Yes, sooo how are you? It’s erm, been a little while hasn’t it, sorry about that! I wasn’t quite sure what to write first, so I grabbed my pen and this happened: I am a tad excited, in case you couldn’t tell 😉 I had a thought (dangerous, I know!!) that I could draw/doodle my…
See, told you I’d be back! Sooo, did we all have lots of fun, and eat far too much food? I know I did 🙂 Here, please take this delicious bundle of choccy biccies as a belated Christmas gift Yummy treats I am having a short break before starting my next portrait, and as I…
My walking companion was a little different today, it seems Little Diva allowed me to join her for a wander in the woods. Wonky ears, listening out for her friends I took two cameras out with me, though she only let me use them if I promised not to ask her to pose, as this would…
Are you getting in the spooky spirit? Halloween is fast approaching, I just hope our animal family are ready for the noisy fireworks that always echo around our town this time of year. Hmm speaking of my furry/feathery friends, I don’t think I have written much about my my little fluffy guinea piggy, Jack, how awful…
Remember that time I disappeared for a week or so, and promised I’d tell you what I was up to? Well now is the time to share some photos and stories, enjoy! My adventure buddy: VHS Photography First stop on the journey was the New Forest, such a beautiful place! We were greeted by a…
~~ UPDATE : Hadleigh Art Trail is now over, next up – Rochford! ~~ My work is now on display in Barclays bank (Venue 2) for this week’s Hadleigh Art Trail Please do come along, you can see my portraits & pick up a card or brochure while you are there 🙂 Hadleigh Art Trail…
Honestly, I am so out of sync with the world at the moment – I haven’t even turned over my calendar page! The last week or so has been topsy turvy, and everything seems to have come along at once. Being stuck in bed with a virus really messes with your schedule… Luckily I am…
Hello again, oh look! It appears to be raining *stares out into the greyness beyond the window* love the rain, as long as you have a nice big brolly & waterproof shoes for walking – there’s nothing nicer than the sound of rain pattering outside to make you feel relaxed As you have probably guessed…
Tomorrow morning I will be heading off on an adventure! I will be bringing back many photos as I am visiting landmarks and a wildlife park on my travels Until then, looky at these pretty engines and cars I spotted at the Barleylands show Beauty in car form I spy sweeties! I will aim to…
No really, the weather is beautiful today and I have been out for a wander, but now I’m sat at the laptop with an urge to update you : ) Wiley and I heard, and perhaps saw, a lovely little woodpecker during our walk – it was making quite a racket, each knock echoing around…
