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 would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the festivities as best you can. Let us hope 2021 is a better year for us all - we certainly deserve it! This post also shares previous wintery artworks that I have created using soft pastel and pastel pencils.
It is always a compliment and a boost for any artist to have their artwork win an award in any art competition. This blog shares Ivan's recent "Artist of the Month" award as well as seven previous competition winners.
After a year of cancelled exhibitions I have been lucky enough to secure a space at the Makers Art Gallery in Crickhowell from late November until Christmas. This blog gives you more details plus a number of photos of the art display. I hope you can enjoy a day out in Wales, exploring my artworks, the art gallery, the menu at Latte-Da below and the lovely town of Crickhowell.
I was very pleased to be asked to create a hedgehog pastel artwork to raise money for worldwide conservation of endangered species. Read more in this blog including examples of previous hedgehog artworks.
My latest news is I am excited to be partnering with Aramoana Gifts in New Zealand for their greeting cards series. The first cards will be of my kingfisher pastel artworks. Which of these would you choose? I also have one kingfisher available to purchase from my artwork shop. See more in this blog post.
It is always tricky knowing what interests people when it comes to creating my pastel artworks. I decided that maybe it was time to do a full length video of the 25 hours it takes to create a pastel painting. This YouTube video and associated IGTV series covers in 25 minutes all the things it takes do a pet portrait. I hope you find this blog and video of interest and have a great day!
It is always good when a commissioned artwork is finally given to the owner so that it can be shared with you! Hugo, the labrador puppy was commissioned by Paula for her niece Lucy. This blog shows the reference photos, has a video of me working on the puppy's face and the completed pastel artwork with Hugo and Lucy. You too could be a happy owner! Give me a call!
I know that art history is not always exciting but many famous artists have used pastels in their creations over the years. They include Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and more. This short piece shares some examples of their artworks. It is reassuring to know that those pastel paintings have lasted many lifetimes!
With lockdown affecting our ability to share with our friends and family it seems many people are looking for other ways to create special memories. I have noticed a marked increase in requests for commissions for this reason I think. This blog shares details of the choice of reference photo for this portrait of Mary, as well as links to materials used for this pastel painting. And of course the reaction from Mary was very positive.....Why not consider making your own special memories?
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 would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the festivities as best you can. Let us hope 2021 is a better year for us all - we certainly deserve it! This post also shares previous wintery artworks that I have created using soft pastel and pastel pencils.
It is always a compliment and a boost for any artist to have their artwork win an award in any art competition. This blog shares Ivan's recent "Artist of the Month" award as well as seven previous competition winners.
After a year of cancelled exhibitions I have been lucky enough to secure a space at the Makers Art Gallery in Crickhowell from late November until Christmas. This blog gives you more details plus a number of photos of the art display. I hope you can enjoy a day out in Wales, exploring my artworks, the art gallery, the menu at Latte-Da below and the lovely town of Crickhowell.
I was very pleased to be asked to create a hedgehog pastel artwork to raise money for worldwide conservation of endangered species. Read more in this blog including examples of previous hedgehog artworks.
My latest news is I am excited to be partnering with Aramoana Gifts in New Zealand for their greeting cards series. The first cards will be of my kingfisher pastel artworks. Which of these would you choose? I also have one kingfisher available to purchase from my artwork shop. See more in this blog post.
It is always tricky knowing what interests people when it comes to creating my pastel artworks. I decided that maybe it was time to do a full length video of the 25 hours it takes to create a pastel painting. This YouTube video and associated IGTV series covers in 25 minutes all the things it takes do a pet portrait. I hope you find this blog and video of interest and have a great day!
It is always good when a commissioned artwork is finally given to the owner so that it can be shared with you! Hugo, the labrador puppy was commissioned by Paula for her niece Lucy. This blog shows the reference photos, has a video of me working on the puppy's face and the completed pastel artwork with Hugo and Lucy. You too could be a happy owner! Give me a call!
I know that art history is not always exciting but many famous artists have used pastels in their creations over the years. They include Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and more. This short piece shares some examples of their artworks. It is reassuring to know that those pastel paintings have lasted many lifetimes!
With lockdown affecting our ability to share with our friends and family it seems many people are looking for other ways to create special memories. I have noticed a marked increase in requests for commissions for this reason I think. This blog shares details of the choice of reference photo for this portrait of Mary, as well as links to materials used for this pastel painting. And of course the reaction from Mary was very positive.....Why not consider making your own special memories?
