I can’t believe it’s February already – I know it’s a cliche but the start of this year has gone so fast!
This week I’ve been busy painting both my pheasant and a new image for some new ideas I’ve had:
and over the weekend we’ve had 4 inches of snow and to make the most of this went for a long walk around the village and neighbouring fields:
What have you been up to this week?
I can’t believe it’s been 4 months since I posted an update on my newest painting. The fact that I’m still a long way off finishing goes to show how busy I have been with other things! I can’t wait to be able to sit down and crack on with it (similar to when I painted this last year)
I am both dreading and looking forward to tackling the tiny feathers on the back of the bird – I always like a good challenge 
Phew! I have only just managed to draw breath after a manic couple of weeks and it’s already nearly December!
The last 2 weeks have seen me pack ready to move house, move, unpack everything AND take part in the biggest event for me of the year – the Fabulous Places Christmas Market. (all over the same weekend – madness!)
I have been in my new house for less than a week and the internet has been playing up so whilst it’s working and before I go out for another fair tonight, I thought I’d quickly drop by and show you a few images of my stand last weekend: (I apologise for the poor photo quality – the lighting wasn’t great when we set up the evening before!)
It was a great event and I had a very successful weekend. It was lovely to chat to both old and new customers – it has definitely put me in the festive spirit! It was also lovely to launch my new reversible bags, mugs and collage packs which I hope to put up for sale in my online shops soon, ready for Christmas.
I am planning to be back into full blogging mode next week when our internet should be working properly and everything has been sorted out in the new house.
Have a great weekend everybody!
Over the last couple of weeks I have been very busy leading Christmas Card workshops for local Primary schools. It is so much fun sharing my enthusiasm for drawing and design with groups of young people. In these particular workshops I focus on taking them step-by-step through how to draw various wintery animals before they begin their final artwork. This artwork is then sent home to parents with the option for them to purchase their child’s artwork on professionally printed christmas cards.
Here are just a few of the many orders I have received back already:
This afternoon I am leading an Autumn workshop in which I will be showing the children how to make one of these 3D hedgehog pictures:
Can’t wait to see the results!
I have decided upon a new image to paint, and here he is:
Below is the photograph I am painting from – I took this photo earlier this year whilst in Yorkshire. I just think the colours are absolutely stunning and wanted to have a go at recreating them. I have only just started adding some colour but I thought I’d share here on the blog
It’s bank holiday Monday for me today but I thought before I head out for the day with family I would share with you my finished painting. Here’s how I painted Fudge in 10 steps:
I am now looking for more pet portrait comissions so if you are interested in a no obligation quote please get in touch via my contact page.
Whatever you are up to today have a great day
It’s been a while since I updated you on my Eagle Owl painting….
It’s finished! Here is a step by step of its progression:
I’m amazed how quickly I’ve managed to finish it – I tried to be strict with myself and plan ‘painting time’ to ensure it got done. I have to admit I didn’t really need to force myself to paint, I have enjoyed every minute of painting this chap.
As this post’s title suggests I am off to Yorkshire for a long weekend – hopefully the weather will be fine *crosses fingers* I thought I’d leave you with some links for you to browse if you get chance over the weekend:
Hello, I hope everybody had a great weekend – mine involved entertaining 40+ guests in our home/garden for my OH’s Mum’s birthday. It was very enjoyable but tiring! Despite having lots to do over the weekend, I managed to get some more of my eagle owl painting done:
As you can see I’ve toned down the circles in the background and continued to build up the detail on the owl’s front. The next step is to continue this to the right of the owl, until the whole bird has lots of texture.
Whilst enjoying a great family and friends weekend I noticed that my large poppies had FINALLY decided to start opening! I have lots of them dotted around and they have been reluctant to open until this last Saturday…
Beautiful aren’t they? I’m hoping to be able to use some of these photos in some future artwork
Have you had any nice surprises in your garden recently?
