Saturday, 25 September 2010

Working conditions



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

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

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.

Saturday, 18 September 2010

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!

Sunday, 12 September 2010

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!

Saturday, 11 September 2010

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.

Monday, 6 September 2010

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.

Saturday, 4 September 2010

Chatsworth Country Fair

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

Friday, 3 September 2010

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

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.