Artwork for the House of Lords

Artwork for the House of Lords

Posted by on Nov 16, 2011 in Competition | 2 Comments

An opportunity to have work selected for House of Lords! I have been asked by The Obsidian Art Gallery to submit some paintings to go before the selection committee of the House of Lords.

Head of Jo from Jane Hamilton Workshop

Head of Jo from Jane Hamilton Workshop

Posted by on Nov 7, 2011 in Work in progress | One Comment

I attended a four day workshop recently, given by Jane Hamilton a member of The Society of Portrait Sculptors.

Another commission to paint Bradenham Manor

Another commission to paint Bradenham Manor

Posted by on Nov 7, 2011 in Commision | No Comments

Well it seems to be a popular venue as this is the second time I have been asked to paint Bradenham Manor…

New Painting, London’s Bridges

New Painting, London’s Bridges

Posted by on Nov 7, 2011 in Work in progress | 8 Comments

Work in progress on new painting inspired by day out in London…

Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition

Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition

Posted by on Nov 5, 2011 in Exhibition | No Comments

I entered the Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition 2011 and was lucky to have both my entries accepted.

Bucks Arts Society – Spring Exhibition

Bucks Arts Society – Spring Exhibition

Posted by on Sep 5, 2011 in Exhibition | One Comment

Since its foundation in 1920, Buckinghamshire Art Society has organized at least two exhibitions per year, traditionally one in the Autumn for members only, which now incorporates the Young Artists Award and an open exhibition in the Spring, to which non-members can also submit their work.

Huge self-portrait entered in competition

Huge self-portrait entered in competition

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 in Competition | 2 Comments

I have entered a huge portrait into Ruth Borchard Self-portrait Competition!

Borage at Bledlow – How-to guide

Borage at Bledlow – How-to guide

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 in Technique | 3 Comments

I have often been asked about the textures and effects I use in my watercolour paintings, so I have made this how to guide to illustrate the use of  Art Masking Fluid or Drawing Gum in multi-layers in a landscape painting.

Portrait Of Ruby – How-to guide

Portrait Of Ruby – How-to guide

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 in Technique | No Comments

Painting a portrait in three hours using quick-drying Acrylic creates its own problems. Here’s how I tackled it! PORTRAIT – ‘Ruby’ – Step by Step I prepared a 37 x 53 cm board with several coats of household matt emulsion. 1. First lay-in of colour, tones, shadow areas and establishing the composition on the board. […]