When I was asked to paint this handsome chap I could tell that Lenny would love a bright, colourful base – sometimes the portrait just tells me what it wants and I’m happy to listen! I also tried stylising the background to suggest the folds and shadows of the sofa he was resting on and…
This little kitty is an example of my A5 quick portraits, she was completed using coloured pencils on smooth Bristol board as I was keen to capture the softness of her beautiful coat. Perfect gift for a cat lover This drawing was a gift for my client’s mum and I picked this composition out of…
Pet portraits make truly personal presents This drawing was commissioned by my friend as a surprise Christmas present for Geoffrey’s owner. Naturally, I was more than happy to help with this sweet gift idea! I heard that she was very happy with the drawing when she saw it, which is always nice to hear. Now…
I was lucky enough to be sent quite a few reference photos of this photogenic little lady and, after choosing my favourite, I pulled out my pencils and got to drawing those iconic spaniel curls. As you can see, I tested out a wide range of colours until I found the perfect match for her…
Sometimes, a portrait needs a background to help tell a story, and this was one of those times! The reference photo showed this cheeky chap caught red-handed trampling through some garden plants and trying to look as innocent as possible. I was sent a few photos to choose from, but this one stood out right…
