While staying in the hills of Tuscany, I enjoyed painting al fresco some of the beautiful views I came across. It was incredibly hot, so I needed to add in more linseed oil to keep the oil paint fluid. I wanted to capture the stunning warm light that floods the landscape … [Read more...]
Silver boy commission completed
A couple of weeks ago I shared my early progress on a project involving a gold and silver leaf background. I'm happy to now share the finished product with you! I wanted to capture the intensity of this little boy and the mother did not just want a very traditional … [Read more...]
New Commissions
I enjoy working on a variety of commissions to try as much as possible to keep my work free and lively. I also like to change mediums and to try new techniques in art. At the moment I am experimenting with a gold or silver plated ground. Below is an example of one of the … [Read more...]
Recent sibling and pet portrait commissions
This was a lovely commission of two actors' grandchildren. They were both so different in character and appearance so I chose very contrasting poses and styles of drawing. It was done as a surprise for their parents, who were thrilled! These three siblings were also done … [Read more...]
Christening books, collective drawings, keepsake books
These two drawings of two different boys are part of a gift idea for portrait drawings. Either as a gift idea or a keepsake for yourself. The idea is that the book would grow with your child and can be kept like an album and become a sort of legacy for that person. It also could … [Read more...]