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 … Continue reading Same photograph 48 years apart
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?
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 … Continue reading Dogs to the Rescue
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
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 … Continue reading Animal Inspiration
