Hello, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I’m so excited to finally share this, I was asked not to post it online until after Christmas as it was a surprise gift. Now that I know the owner has seen it, you can too: Finished portrait Framed A5 print Original photograph…
Espy Art Portrait
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…
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…
Update:
My latest portrait, of a stunning Blue and Gold Macaw, is up in the gallery x
Feathered Friend Finished (Nearly!)
OK, almost at the end of another portrait, but I couldn’t resist posting an update before adding the finishing touches There should be photographic evidence up on the site before the week is out, so look out for a Macaw perched in the gallery very soon x
January Summary
January this year has been lovely Attending my second Arts and Crafts Fair was very enjoyable; thanks to all of you who came along to the Hullbridge Community Centre on Sunday, it was a lovely show with lots of great stalls, and even the freezing weather didn’t dampen spirits I have recently finished this portrait,…
Purdey kitty
My latest portrait is now up on the site, and I’m sure this is the first of many cats I will have the pleasure of drawing The cat’s name is Purdey; she lives at the care home where I will be at the weekend, and she really is beautiful! Wiley’s portrait will follow soon, I’m…
It’s going well so far
‘Pencil Wiley’ now has two eyes, one ear and most of a nose 🙂 It’s taking a while, since the ‘real Wiley’ enjoys curling up in his basket by my desk, and I spend too much time hugging him and telling him how cute he is, but I’m sure he knows that already!
Family portrait
Every dog in our family, past and present, has had a portrait done, so its now Wiley’s turn. His unusual markings and expressive eyes are going to be wonderful to draw/paint Here he is, looking handsome as ever:
Busy again
I have now almost finished an on-going project from many years ago – a large acrylic on canvas of three wild, galloping horses. It has been a pleasure to work on, and reminded me how fun it can be to work on such a big scale 🙂 In other news, my new business cards arrived…