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For as long as I can remember I have been drawn to objects that sparkle and shine, and following a short introduction to mosaic making course about 10 years ago I became totally obsessed with mosaics. Combine my obsession of mosaics and my love of Italy (and Italian art in particular) and you get the magic mosaic…
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Like many businesses the corona virus certainly did throw a spanner in my works. But sometimes taking a step back and being forced to take a different approach to how I make my living has opened my mind up to learning new skills. The last few months have proved to be a ‘lockdown learning curve’.…
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The pictures below are both taken by the same person, in the same place, from the same spot, 48 years apart…almost to the day! I have carried this picture around with me for a very long time and as you can see it is fading a little now. Mum reckons I was about 4 years…
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So many times I have heard “Why would you want a portrait painted of your pet? I have loads of photos on my phone…” Our pets are not just animals they are loved and cherished as part of our families, for many people their pets are their family. We are given these lovely beings for…
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Having rekindled my love for painting and drawing I found myself quite busy painting pet portraits for people. I am enormously proud when I am asked to paint someone’s beloved companion and indeed feel very honoured that they have chosen me to paint for them. However there are times when I find I am at…
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These photos could be labelled in one of two ways…. A Cool Dog in a Smart Car. or lets face it…. Not the smartest dog, in not the coolest car! Either way I do love my dog & my car…. they both make me smile! :o) On a serious note: Never leave your dog in the…
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However whilst I was in the Scilly Isles on holiday I had the pleasure of talking to some of the local artists on the islands, and although they were predominately landscape painters they did discuss various styles and techniques that they had tried and tested over the years to try and improve their work. With this in…
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I never thought that I would never paint again. I had actually packed up all my paints and put them in the loft, believing inspiration had left me. In fact it was 9 years ago that I painted anything in watercolour. I was off exploring other art mediums like silk painting, mosaic and more recently…
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For as long as I can remember I have been drawn to objects that sparkle and shine, and following a short introduction to mosaic making course about 10 years ago I became totally obsessed with mosaics. Combine my obsession of mosaics and my love of Italy (and Italian art in particular) and you get the magic mosaic…
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Like many businesses the corona virus certainly did throw a spanner in my works. But sometimes taking a step back and being forced to take a different approach to how I make my living has opened my mind up to learning new skills. The last few months have proved to be a ‘lockdown learning curve’.…
