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Lockdown Projects
The last few months have been strange for my studio what with moving abroad, moving back again and living in a hotel for a very long time with a small baby! I had to turn down various commissions due to lack of space, but things have recently changed! I’ve taken advantage of new-found freedom and…
Quick Pen and Ink Sketches of Birds
And why you should start sketching quick pen and ink sketches of birds. ‘Bird’ is my son’s favourite new word. In a vocab of 80 words, it’s the thing he can say the most/ best. So thanks to him pointing ‘bird’ out, I have a new appreciation and bulging photo reel of ‘bird’. I’m a…
‘Bond’ – The Emotion Behind The Drawing
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…
Double Portrait – The Prep And Taking Photos Of Little Ones
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…
