Land and seascapes

One snowy morning, on our return from Ludlow, we were struck by the beauty of this scene as we drove by. My wife Cath took the original photograph and I captured, in pastel, the contrast between the crisp snow, the silhouetted trees and the isolated building. 

"Snow in the Valley" is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three dimensional effect to the completed painting.

This painting is 15 inch by 11inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

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This framed painting captures the essence of autumn. The contrast of the striking colours of the beech leaves with the cool grey of the tree trunk creates a stunning image. I love autumn, as we all do in different ways, and the reference photograph, taken by a colleague, has translated beautifully into a vibrant work of art.

It is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three-dimensional effect to the completed painting.

You can see a short video of the creation of this painting HERE

This painting is 16 inch by 11inch - in its frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not happy. There is more about our shipping policy HERE...

The Brecon Beacons is an awe-inspiring mountain landscape in Mid Wales which is a draw for many visitors every year, myself included. When I started exhibiting at the Sable and Hogg Gallery in Brecon I thought it an opportunity to create a Brecon Beacon landscape.

I took a number of photographs of the Beacons myself but was not happy so discovered a view that caught my imagination by the landscape photographer Sandra Kepkowaska. She gave me permission to use the image as a reference photo and I added the sunset from a photo I had taken in Tuscany. I hope you like the composition!  

"Brecon Beacons Sunset" is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum Colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three dimensional effect to the completed painting.

This painting is 15 inch by 11inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy. See our shipping policy and prices HERE....  

When I saw this stunning reference photo from an unknown photographer I was strongly drawn to it and felt it would make a lovely seascape. And it proved - I love the how the sunbeams light up the sand and am pleased with how the sea, sand and sunlight have turned out. As you can see from my artwork on progress photos I pay great attention to the details and that is what, I like to think, makes this special.

It is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three dimensional effect to the completed painting.

This painting is 16 inch by 12inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy. See our shipping policy and prices HERE....

This image in pastel, from a photo taken in Yorkshire, captured Ivan's imagination with the striking reflection of the sunset on the water. The silhouettes of the trees also adds something special. Ivan has done a number of sunsets as they give an added dimension to any scene, even cities. Water is also a favourite as the reflections created give such depth. 

It is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three dimensional effect to the completed painting. 

This painting is 16 inch by 12inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy. See our shipping policy and prices HERE....