I’ve loved the challenge of matching this concept
The client who last week wanted me to do this pen and ink drawing as a gift for Christmas for a member of his family… Read More »I’ve loved the challenge of matching this concept
An exciting commission for Christmas
I’m always happy to get a commission to do for a client for Christmas. The conversation via email started yesterday, when someone asked me if… Read More »An exciting commission for Christmas
Cats in our lives touch our hearts in different ways
Our cat Amber died today. She was 18 and deaf and died peacefully in her sleep, in the shed where she lived. When we moved… Read More »Cats in our lives touch our hearts in different ways
This was exactly the sort of challenge I adore
As you know I love a challenge in creating artwork and painting pictures. I had a thought a few weeks ago about how much I… Read More »This was exactly the sort of challenge I adore
This is exciting me a lot
I’ve finished the commission I was asked to do for clients a few weeks ago…and I’ve finished the autumnal gardening jobs that have to be… Read More »This is exciting me a lot
The sort of commission I love to do
I was asked a few weeks ago to paint a commission for a couple, they wanted an erotic painting of themselves showing their love for… Read More »The sort of commission I love to do
Heartbreaking…but heart consoling…
This week I was informed of the very sad news that that Peter in this painting I did for Miranda and Peter as their wedding… Read More »Heartbreaking…but heart consoling…
Celebrating the life and death of a unique Queen
Yesterday was the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – the most poignant of days for me in so many ways. She was queen when… Read More »Celebrating the life and death of a unique Queen
Back from France with good news
I’ve just come back from a wonderfully relaxing holiday in France..our second visit to that wonderful country this year. It always makes me feel happy… Read More »Back from France with good news
Magical times again
I’ve just finished a new painting this week, one that I am delighted in….. I love painting beautiful women, and unicorns, and woodland, so this… Read More »Magical times again
A tree with a difference
Last week I started a painting that I knew was going to be quirky when I finished it…but its turned out even better than I… Read More »A tree with a difference
Introducing myself via a garden
Yesterday I went for my usual walk on the outskirts of my village, summer or winter, spring, or autumn, I enjoy the walk, it has… Read More »Introducing myself via a garden
A lovely new word
I read a lot of books, its a joy to get lost in the story in a book, and I have a few favourite authors… Read More »A lovely new word
When’s a bridge not a bridge ?
Following on from the watercolour painting I did a couple of weeks ago of the Staffordshire trees and bridge over a stream, it reminded me… Read More »When’s a bridge not a bridge ?
A suitable painting for the hottest day of the year
Its been a couple of weeks since I got back from my holiday in France and I’ve caught up on house and garden jobs, which… Read More »A suitable painting for the hottest day of the year