Fox painting is drying on the easel
I have really enjoyed adding a layer or two or lovely rich oil paint to this guy. Im letting him dry for bit on this table easel, bedore I add one or two final touches. You can see the blankets under the table? Thats where the dogs head while I paint. I can hear them snoring as I paint, its rather soothing!
A new home beside the forest - and a new lease on life and work!
What a year last year was, and it led to a massive life change in mny ways. I now find myself living with my three girls in a lovely little house right next door to Sence Valley Forest Park. I have been here for a month, and have a new workspace right at home here. The greatest sound here (apart from the girls barking) is birdsong. The morning chorus is tremendous and we all go out into the garden and listen, using the Merlin app to identify unknown voices. You can hear birdsong echoing through the forest next door.
I had already begun a new series of bird paintings before the move, and the inspiration here is helping things along! And the sky here is wide and such a deep startling shade of blue in the evenings. I’m trying to recreate that stunning blue in some of my pieces.
I have returned to my love, oil painting now too, as I have a space that I can close the door on, in case of fumes. I’m really excited about what Im going to produce this year.
Giant Highland Cow Paintings For Sale
Giant Highland Cow paintings for sale!
Dwarfing everyone else in the studio, its Cardross and Oban
Update* Cardross is now residing in beautiful Canada, and international shipping is available for these big girls. Im not saying its easy, but it’s available :) I offer overseas delivery at a subsidised rate so it’s worth checking out one of these big babies if you have a nice big wall.
Pukaar Magazine Feature!
I was delighted to be interviewed for a feature in Leicester's Pukaar Magazine. A magazine that celebrates cultural diversity, local news, events and the arts in Leicester and Leicestershire. I had a chat with Louise who asked me lots of questions about my painting practice. This was a couple of months ago, and the article will appear in the August issue. I love this photo with Bonnie, the Poochon who was just having a quick flick through while she spent the day at work with her Mum
