Similar Posts
Working With Photos In Portraits
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….
Framing At The Studio
I’ve been so busy with a number of private and confidential commissions to undertake, and subsequent framing. It has been fun! They are now in the post or being stored for later delivery. Many of the pieces have been surprise gifts for their loved ones so the subject matter has been close to their hearts…
Does The Quality Of Art Materials Matter?
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…
‘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…
