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.
Beginning a big stag painting
This is a video I took in the studio for an Instagram reel ( follow me here ) i began this piece with an acrylic underpainting as I wanted a dark background and this helps me add depth. This is the first layer of oils going on, once dry Ill spend a few more hours on the next layer.
Painting workshops Leicestershire
Look at this wonderful forest of owls, created by students at my recent Owl painting workshop day at St Helens Heritage Centre in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. Believe it or not, this was the first time that half of the group had picked up a paintbrush!
The venue at Ashby is a lovely one, a brand-new building with lovely facilities and french windows leading out to a beautiful garden. This unique building stands at a site of historical significance, as evidenced in the wall displays throughout detailing the links to Ashby’s heritage and honouring some of the historical people. This was the site of a medieval vicarage, although there are archaeological finds going back to the Stone Age
We always enjoy the painting days at St Helen’s, and I have organised some more for next year, including a two-day course on painting hares. Gift vouchers for the workshops are available to buy online for instant download. here
Little Grouse
I am using a new painting technique to create a grouse oil painting.
I can’t believe this sweet guy is my first-ever grouse! I’m using a new technique that I have adopted recently for smaller details. Because I cannot really see well enough to paint in the old way, instead, I put the paint down in the general vicinity and then push it into place with a dry brush. I took a video of me doing a few last bits in this way, yesterday, it is nice because sometimes you do need a little bit of detail.
'Wearing Bracken'
Check out my new prints here
A New Stag Canvas Print has been Released This Week
The original oil painting has sold, but I have released an open edition print, on canvas as shown here, and also on best-quality fine art paper. I am working with a specialist printing company that makes the prints to order and ship them directly to the customer from their premises. This helps me offer efficient shipping times, particularly as they have centers worldwide, so international shipping is economical too.
Highland Bulls - a couple of smaller works in progress
Sometimes I like to go through my pile of unfinished canvases and turn them into something new. So this week I started these two young Highland Bulls in a similar palette of rust and stormy blue. The guy on the left is 50 x 60 cm and on the right 70 x 70 cm. Both of these will be available for sale when they are finished.
A highly textured cow painting takes time to dry!
You can see how thick the paint is, on this piece. The first full layer took two weeks to properly dry, and this is another layer of bright oil paint - I like to use contrasts and hues to create the illusion of depth, and to make the entire surface of the canvas interesting to look at. This is a cow with a sweet countenance and a little attitude in her stance. Looking forward to getting her finished this week.
Hares today
Wildlife Paintings for Sale UK
I have been working on some wildlife paintings, beginning with these new hare paintings. I enjoy the challenge of trying to capture their expressive faces. These most recent hare paintings will be available on my website in a few days. They are smaller pieces at 45 x 65 cm and 50 x 60 cm.
A new hare on my easel yesterday
I spent the afternoon with this lovely hare, reference is courtesy of Frances Cricklow Photography. I will add whiskers when he is dry.
Painting Birds - art workshop
A Wonderful Art Retreat, Painting Colourful Woodland Birds
What a lovely weekend spent painting with such a nice group of artists! Sharpe's Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust We were very nicely catered for by Sweet Caroline on both days with a super buffet, and toasties. And of course, there was plenty of cake - artists need to keep their strength up after all. We tried a variety of different acrylic painting techniques. The group all have different levels of expertise in different media so it was a really interesting weekend. Everyone got on really well and gave help, support and encouragement to one another. There was a lot of laughter and joking around, and everyone ended up producing 3 beautiful small paintings (apart from John who was on a roll on day 2 and painted two or three more!) Everyone took a paint kit home with them so they can carry on painting straightaway. I'm hoping they will keep in touch, and show me the results.
Painting Barn Owls
Barn Owls are some of my favourite birds to paint!
Paint with me and create your own owl at my next owl workshops. Beginners and improvers welcome. More info here
If no owl workshops are currently scheduled, I can offer small group workshops, just get in touch
Cow Painting with Flowers
Highland cows and flowers- what a combination
I have just rediscovered this collage I put together of my first four Wildflower Cow paintings. I just love the combination of the gentle cows and the tangled nature around them. See my latest available cow paintings here, or get in touch to commission a bespoke Cow Painting with Flowers
Moo-ve Over: Where to Buy Cow Paintings in the UK
There are many places to buy cow paintings in the UK, both online and in physical stores. Some popular options include art galleries, open studios, online marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon, and speciality home decor stores like Wayfair and Dunelm. You can also try searching for local artists or visiting art fairs and markets in your area.
For those interested in Sue Gardner cow art, there are open-edition prints and homewares available for purchase at various boutiques and stores in the UK and internationally, through my licensing partners. Additionally, I offer a selection of prints for sale on my website. However, if you are looking for a truly unique piece, I offer original cow oil paintings. These one-of-a-kind paintings are not only a beautiful addition to any collection but also have the potential to appreciate in value over time. Check out my recent releases to see if any catch your eye.
Painting Birds - Workshop next weekend!
Im getting really excited about this now! This will be my first 2 day painting weekend workshop and Im holding it at Sharpes Pottery Museum, one of my favourite venues! This week I will be sourcing as many lovely woodland bird reference images as I can find, so that there is plenty of choice. Each guest will get the chance to paint three small bird canvases over the weekend. We will explore the shaped and markings and habitat of the birds themselves, and place them into beautiful light filled woodland settings from our imagination.
There is still time to join us - information on booking here.
Set of three hare prints - now available
Set of three 28 x 40 “ canvas prints
Three hares sitting in a wonderful magical night garden filled with sweet-smelling wildflowers. There is so much detail in these pieces, the more your eye wanders, the more you see! These elegant canvas prints can be hung singly or as a set. Buy a set of three in any size and receive a 10% discount.
Painting session - Woodland Stag
This week I have changed the way that I work slightly to accommodate a couple of restrictions, and it has turned out to be in my favour. I spent yesterday painting this gentleman. I have used the same reference photo in a previous painting several years ago, and it was interesting for me, to return and see the differences in my own approach.
Peek at work in progress on my new bird art series featuring expert aviators
New Bird Art
I have been looking forward to this series for a while. Aviation is a topic that I am transfixed by, and it is a thrill to get started.
A successful sale of small paintings!
Summer Sale of Small Paintings
Thank you to everyone who supported my sale last weekend, whether by logging on to take a look, sending me messages, or buying a painting! I am now busy packaging the paintings and organising shipping to UK , USA and Canada, Fourteen pieces found new homes and I couldnt be more delighted. This one is ‘Lysander’, photographed while getting varnished ready to travel.
Ripple Retreat Donation
My family members delivering Loch Venachar to the retreat manager
Bill, at Ripple Retreat
After a long wait, my Ripple Retreat Donation, (a painting) arrived at the Ripple Retreat in Callander, Scotland. Mum and Mike, Auntie Barbara and Uncle Alan very kindly delivered my painting to Lynn at the Ripple Retreat. Later in the year, the piece will be auctioned at their Autumn Ball to raise funds for the retreat. The centre offers respite stays for children who are cancer patients and their families, on the banks of Loch Venacher. The Retreat is managed and funded by the Scottish charity ItsGoodtoGive. My family were given a guided tour of the beautiful building and grounds and were very impressed with everything they saw. Alan and Barbara live in Callander, so the painting was a welcome addition to a family road trip.
There is another rainbow Highland Cow at the Ripple Retreat - a permanent resident named Bill the Bull, created by Artfe Sculpture
Varnishing the Ripple Cow, prior to her journey, I love the way varnishing seems to enhance the colours.
When I began the painting, I decided to keep a record as I went along, so I took photos and an ill-fated attempt at video. I am a bit more composed on video these days but here are some of the out-takes from a year ago. You can see why, in the end, I just took photos!
Getting small 'demo' paintings ready for sale!
I have decided to offer my demonstration paintings for sale. These are the pieces I paint for my workshops, and they are all smaller pieces, around 45-60 cm. Having completed almost a year of workshops now, I have quite a collection of these paintings. I have been going through them all and making sure they are finished, and then as soon as they are all ready to hang and varnished etc, I will have a sale event. Watch this space!
