Why paint a portrait when you can take a photo?

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Akita Painting

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 … Continue reading Why paint a portrait when you can take a photo?

Chicken Four ways

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Chicken pencil illustration

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 … Continue reading Chicken Four ways