Last week I started a new piece for a gorgeous client. A double portrait of her gorgeous toddler girls. When I consulted her about this piece in late Spring, we agreed to start work straight away to capture their youth while their faces are so quickly developing from their babyfaces. So we scheduled a photoshoot….
This is Lilly and Polly, they’re sisters and they are 2 and a half and 11 months old. Their favourite things are their mini-kitchen, their dollies and cuddles. This double portrait was such joy to make because the girls had such love between them. Also, just using one final reference photo rather than multiple meant…
This is little Freddie. He is one and a half and he is ace. His favourite things are tractors, smiling and his Mum. I often draw portraits of children for my clients (more often than not I don’t publicise them because of privacy reasons). They’re such a joy to draw and paint. Full of character…
It has taken me a while to build and get going……… but my online shop is now here! Alongside the commissions that I do, I offer a number of originals, prints and other works. I have decided to offer them online – and in three categories: prints of original artworks, gifting which contains greetings cards,…
Live From New Forest Show 2017 Despite rainy weather it was a lot of fun, and lots of conversations were had. Most enthusiasm was shown by the kids who wanted to know more about the colours and pictures that the demonstrating artists were using. The kids wanted to get involved so it was great that…
Hey, I’m going to be part of the New Forest Show 2017 starting next weekend! Got my pictures at the ready and hope to do some demonstrating too. I am showing three pictures (two drawings and one canvas) and a number of cards at the event. I’m picking some pictures up at the framers tomorrow and…
I am excited to announce that I will be showing at the Romsey Show 2017 and The Wiltshire Show 2017, as well as at a couple of events in West London in the early autumn. Watch this space for more!
Meet Minnie, a six month old Greek pup who is a little shy. I was asked to do this to celebrate her as a pup and it was a pleasure – a little different to do as she is a little more shy than other pups that I draw, also that I haven’t got to…
It has been busy in the commission studio with various canine portraits including for Buster the cheeky terrier, Sally the sweet cheerful lady Lab and Rafe the proud regal black Lab, among others. For more on the latest commissions please click here.
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