I was delighted to be notified that this commissioned pastel artwork "The Shearer" has won a Merit Award in the "Life On Earth" art exhibition for August 2021 held by the Artroom Gallery Online. Read more about this artwork in this blog.
This article describes the process taken to produce this striking commissioned pastel portrait, with photos and video, as well as the reaction of the boy's father when he received it on his birthday.
I was very pleased to be notified late last week that "Broad Street in the Rain" was awarded third place in the Grey Cube Gallery's City Art Show June 2021. As there were 110 entries worldwide I feel particularly honoured to receive this award, one of the best placed art awards I have received.....You can read more about the inspiration behind this pastel artwork in this blog.
I was first approached by a friend, to create a portrait of his son-in-law's dog, back before lockdown that started in March 2020. It was not until April this year that I was finally able to meet the delightful, and well-behaved, Dennis to take his photo. Read more about the commission process in this article....
You may recall that I was delighted when "Regal Partners" won two awards recently and this blog explains how this pastel artwork found a buyer, through my Facebook post, and her response when it arrived at her home in the USA. There are photos of the lions in her home as well. It also shows how I package my art and courier delivery to the US.
I like to enter a few art competitions a year as it allows me to showcase my artwork with others. I am proud to share with you this award from Art Room online gallery for this landscape pastel painting "Achintrad Boathouse" This artwork, awarded an Honorable Mention in the Landscape Art Exhibition for February 2021, was created using soft pastel and pastel pencils on Artspectrum pastel paper. It sold a few years ago but you can see more of my landscape art for sale, on my website. I hope to work with you soon so stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day.
I was approached by Trixie Morgan to complete a portrait of the spaniel Bonzo for her husband's birthday. This blog shows some "artwork in creation" photos plus slideshow. The completed painting was very well received both by the family and on my social media. Why not consider me when wanting a gift that is unique and detailed, creating special memories forever!
It is a real compliment for an artist to win an award of any kind with their artworks and winning Artist of the Month by the editors of the Artists & Illustrators magazine is even more so. Read more in this blog.
I was delighted to be notified that this commissioned pastel artwork "The Shearer" has won a Merit Award in the "Life On Earth" art exhibition for August 2021 held by the Artroom Gallery Online. Read more about this artwork in this blog.
This event is a great opportunity to see where I live and work, while you explore the over 100 venues across Herefordshire. You are welcome to v...
This article describes the process taken to produce this striking commissioned pastel portrait, with photos and video, as well as the reaction of the boy's father when he received it on his birthday.
I was very pleased to be notified late last week that "Broad Street in the Rain" was awarded third place in the Grey Cube Gallery's City Art Show June 2021. As there were 110 entries worldwide I feel particularly honoured to receive this award, one of the best placed art awards I have received.....You can read more about the inspiration behind this pastel artwork in this blog.
I was first approached by a friend, to create a portrait of his son-in-law's dog, back before lockdown that started in March 2020. It was not until April this year that I was finally able to meet the delightful, and well-behaved, Dennis to take his photo. Read more about the commission process in this article....
Hello and hope all is well? I was very happy today to be notified that "Riverbank Mooring in Devon" has been won a Merit Award in the Artroom Galle...
You may recall that I was delighted when "Regal Partners" won two awards recently and this blog explains how this pastel artwork found a buyer, through my Facebook post, and her response when it arrived at her home in the USA. There are photos of the lions in her home as well. It also shows how I package my art and courier delivery to the US.
I was very pleased to be contacted this week by two online galleries to say that two of my artworks have been chosen for awards. It is always a boo...
It is always a pleasure to sell artworks and when it is unexpected it is even more rewarding. Recently I have sold this landscape "Sunset over the ...
I like to enter a few art competitions a year as it allows me to showcase my artwork with others. I am proud to share with you this award from Art Room online gallery for this landscape pastel painting "Achintrad Boathouse" This artwork, awarded an Honorable Mention in the Landscape Art Exhibition for February 2021, was created using soft pastel and pastel pencils on Artspectrum pastel paper. It sold a few years ago but you can see more of my landscape art for sale, on my website. I hope to work with you soon so stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day.
I was approached by Trixie Morgan to complete a portrait of the spaniel Bonzo for her husband's birthday. This blog shows some "artwork in creation" photos plus slideshow. The completed painting was very well received both by the family and on my social media. Why not consider me when wanting a gift that is unique and detailed, creating special memories forever!
It is a real compliment for an artist to win an award of any kind with their artworks and winning Artist of the Month by the editors of the Artists & Illustrators magazine is even more so. Read more in this blog.
