News and snaps from my studio. Sometimes I write about new pieces that I’m working on that are not released yet. If I think of a tip or piece of advice that will help you look after your painting I’ll often share it here. If there’s something specific you want to find, there is a search box down below.
Blondie - New Highland Cow Painting
Im exploring lighting effects in my paintings, and have four pieces currently taking turns now that I have completed my commissions for the time being.
The recent bespoke painting of Molly the Black Labrador reminded me of how much I used to like painting the light effects on the fur, wool and feathers of my subjects and has led me to return to this approach for a while and see where it leads me.
multi-coloured brush strokes
I have been working on a set of four new originals, which are now available for sale. These are textured pieces with brush and knife work and in very rich bright and beautiful colours. These pieces will be ready to ship soon, Benavie is now on my website. There are three larger pieces at 80 x 100 cm approx / 30 x 40 “ , and one square format canvas at 76 x 76 cm approx / 30 x 30 “
A hectic week-and a painting of a goat. It is a busy week this week, Im preparing to take a large group of artists for a workshop in a marquee at Market Bosworth Festival tomorrow, so I’ve been getting organised and packing the van (which takes ages even for a small group) Ive made what must be the worlds biggest cake, because artists need to eat! :D
This little man was nibbling away at me though, wanting to be created, so I set aside a few hours and made a start. A smallish piece at 50 x 50 cm this cheerful cheeky goat portrait will be for sale when finished next week.
I have always been crazy about seeing rainbow colours all together, ever since discovering the glass prisms at school age 7. Later in a succession of new schools, I’d spend way too much time staring through my clear plastic ruler to watch the rainbows appear. Dont we find strange things to take comfort from?
I have managed to include much of the rainbow in this new cow portrait and I love it.
All that remains is to find her a name.
