Roscoe is finished

Roscoe has been changed more times than I care to mention, but now it is finished to my complete satisfaction.

Wild Life Artist of the Year Award

As from now things tend to calm down somewhat I have decided to enter two wild life competitions - BBC and David Shepherd. My first painting is on the board and progressing whilst I have two others that have been sketched out so far.

"Baxter" West Highland Terrier

Read what people are saying about "Baxter" West Highland Terrier at http://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/picture.asp?addcom&text&id=34337 (Please cut and paste the link to view).

The snow has arrived!

"Baxter" West Highland Terrier

I have finished "Baxter" in good time ready to deliver him to his owner in Scotland. Before the snow comes! 15" x 18" (38cm x 45cm) pastel painting on Fisher 400 pastel paper.

Meet "Baxter".

This my latest piece - "Baxter". Early stages and then when my eyes were too sore to continue!

Framed Work

It has been pointed out that I have not shown any framed work on my website. So here is my latest piece.

"Benji" the Yorkshire Terrior

My latest portrait is finished.

Scotland in the Fall

I have spent the last two weeks in Scotland and it so beautiful at this time of year. Oh to be a landscape painter!

Benji

New commission. 10" x 12" pastel portrait that I have just started today.

Roscoe Update Part Four

Work in progress on a project that has changed somewhat since the original brief. For the better I might add!

New Project

I have had on the drawing board a set of 4 oils which will form the basis of a future collection which will be featured at http://www.kutefineart.com/gallery_354544.html

This is the work in progress to date on the first two.

Roscoe Update Part Three

Roscoe's portrait has been a constant worry to me. So in a fit of inspiration I have changed the background completely. This makes the portrait more dramatic and shows off his highlights better. The end zone is in sight.

Working conditions

The studio has a wonderful view. If you cann't create from here GIVE UP!

Trip to Scotland

I spent last week in Scotland. Talk about heritage - surely they appear to have far more than England.

Studio Update

I am just in the process of fitting out my new studio with furniture. I have to admit to spending a small fortune at the weekend, but because I will be spending so much time there it is important to feel comfortable.

Comments received

Many thanks for the comments made of my portrait of "Ayla"- http://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/picture.asp?addcom=&text=&id=31615

Mike Smith Wrote:
Just seen this. Fantastic work. I shall struggle on and hope to get somewhere near your standard

Marie Stewart Wrote:
beautiful work.

Robert Jones Wrote:
The animal's skin is like silk - I am utterly and absolutely rotten with soft pastel, so you have my unbounded admiration.

Beatrice Cloake Wrote:
This is a stunning piece of art!

Deborah Pugh Wrote:
This is terriffic and an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing it.

Sue Petty Wrote:
Wonderful wonderful piece of work, I haven't tried pastel but this makes me want to rush out and buy some.

Carole Swingler Wrote:
Brilliant pastel portrait.

Suzanne Carter Wrote:
I love your work, it is stunning!

Comments received

Many thanks for the comments made of my portrait of "Jarvis" Chocolate Burmese- http://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/picture.asp?id=31219



Marie Stewart Wrote:
beautiful painting.

And of my portrait of "Ayla"- http://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/picture.asp?addcom=&text=&id=31615

Val Kenyon Wrote:
My favourite medium on my favourite support, I just wished mine turned out like this! Superb work.


william Dennis Wrote:
Wonderfull pastel , I have only dabbled with pastels for quick sketches and I cannot imagine being able to produce such a clean, sharp painting, you have inspired me to take some lessons in this medium.


Suzanne Carter Wrote:
I love your work, it is stunning!

Ayla is finished

This portrait is probably my favourite of all time. Having said that I seem to say that everytime I finish one! But heyho onwards and upwards and onto the next one.

Ayla

As I mentioned before about work for the Wirksworth Festival, Ayla is about 50% done. My deadline is sometime tomorrow so I am well on target.

Chatsworth Country Fair

A day at Chatsworth Country Fair. £15 well spent? Well at least it didn't rain.

Society of Feline Artists

Clare Walton is now an Associate of the Society of Feline Artists http://www.felineartists.org/

Rosco Update Part Two

Unfortunately Rosco has not been on my easel recently due to more pressing portraits, with his owners permission ofcourse. But now I am into the final stages and one last push will see him finished. I'm looking forward framing as I have something rather special in mind.

Comments received

Many thanks for the comments made of my portrait of "Jarvis" Chocolate Burmese- http://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/picture.asp?id=31219


Beatrice Cloake Wrote:
What a cuty, so very well painted.

Carole Swingler Wrote:
Love this, great work.

Rosalind Russell Wrote:
What a beautifully executed painting.

Bank Holiday Monday

Bank Holiday Monday. I've decided to have a day off and spend time with my family, which consists of one dog, two cats, one horse oh and a bloke. I cannot believe how awful the weather has been for the last six weeks or so. I thought global warming suggested warmer temperatures not wetter weather or is that why it is called climate change now. The sun is shinning now so I may go to the "Roaches" (http://www.peakdistrictview.com/?page=place&placeid=757) and see if I cann't get some decent photos for a new project.

By the way if you like my website and my work you can vote for me by clicking on the link for "Commission a Portrait" at http://www.kutefineart.com/links.html

Freddie Portrait

I finished Freddie and forgot to make it public. So here we have it http://www.kutefineart.com/gallery_354554.html

Overwhelmed

I am totally overwhelmed by the kind words of Robert Jones about my painting of "Yogi"  http://www.kutefineart.com/gallery_353874.html

"Met a Newfoundland some weeks ago; huge, friendly, amiable, intelligent - and I want one! But couldn't possibly afford to keep one or exercise it. You've caught all I saw in the dog I met; utterly superb animal. You've caught the tangled hair, but more important the soul of the dog (and if dogs don't have souls, I'm damn' sure we don't!)."

Many thanks for your kind words.

Jenson Button

I have been reminded that before Christmas I started a pastel of the reigning Formula One World Champion Jenson Button and that it might be a good idea to finish it. So finish it I must. See the results soon at http://www.kutefineart.com/

"Tickles Please"

"Tickles Please"

"Tickles Please" is now complete and will soon be available as a limited edition print.  http://www.kutefineart.com/

Ashbourne Show

I went to Ashbourne Show today at the Osmaston Showground. Fortunately I went early in the morning and enjoyed the best of the weather. The principle reason for attending was to see whether next year I should have a stand to showcase my art. There were a number of "competitors" present and after due professional analys...is of their offering I found myself very upbeat at attending the Show circuit next year.

Painters Online

Clare Walton who represents http://www.kutefineart.com/ is featured today on Painters Online.

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Roscoe Update

Rosco pastel is taking shape.

Digby the German Shepherd

Digby is almost complete. This is a pastel portrait on velour paper which shows off the texture of the fur and is environmentally friendly.

Welcome to Kute Fine Art

We specialise in highly detailed, traditionally hand painted pet and family portraits in oil on linen and pastel paintings and a specialist portfolio of limited edition prints by UK artist Clare Walton (BA Hons). Check us out at http://www.kutefineart.com/