Commissions 2017
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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…
This image entitled ‘Swarm’ is part of a series from two years ago, abstracted from photos I took of masses of sardines (…I think the correct term is ‘school’!) in the ocean when I was scuba diving. I loved how there is so much simplicity amid the chaos of the fish darting and diving underwater…
I often get asked what art materials I use. More often than not, people just want to know whether I use acrylic, oils, pencils or pastels. They don’t ask what make or grade of material I use. And they definitely don’t ask what canvas or paper I use. Way back as an undergraduate, we were…
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…
This piece called ‘Bond’ has a special meaning to me. When creating a portrait I always aim to capture the emotion and energy of the sitter. If there are more than one person in the composition, it’s key to capture the bond between the two. This piece is of my baby and my husband, from…
This drawing of a Robin redbreast was a quick sketch one cold evening when Christmas was coming (you know, the time when all of the adverts FINALLY make their way onto tv in droves!). So I decided to make a few sketch ideas for this year’s Christmas card. Robins are always so cheerful, despite whatever…