Lovely to receive an inquiry and sale today. My 'Peacock at Larmer Tree Gardens' fine art print is now enroute to his new home. I portrayed the original painting in watercolour and gouache, alla prima, an Italian phrase that means ‘at first attempt’. It refers...
I just love their little bony knees. Joey with both knees bent and feet tucked under his tail.Bats are the only mammals whose knees bend backward, and not forward, and the bottom of the feet face forward. Joey flat-out and fast asleep with both knees bent...
This is my most recent pastel portrait on a black background. He's taken far longer than expected to complete due to continuing family health issues, but he was a pleasure to portray. Black backgrounds offer a different approach artwork-wise and I was keen to explore...
My Snowy Egret fine art print flew across the English Channel recently and is now roosting in a lovely new home. Thank you Bridget for your kind words and for sharing your newly-framed Snowy Egret portrait. xx ....
A month ago I received an order for an 'Amy' Orangutan fine art print. Today my 'Cape Mountain Zebra' is on his way to join Amy in their new home together. Thank you Ann. Update: Just received this lovely message. Hi , just received print of zebra. Just wanted to let...
Many years ago I was offered the opportunity to have a video produced containing a selection of my artworks. Am so glad I accepted.
Lovely surprise order this morning. An 'Amy Orangutan fine art print is now on her way to Somerset.
I was torn tonight 'twixt a Bat group meeting and a Barn Owl meeting, both on Zoom - Or - going out on Toad Patrol to rescue frogs and toads from the local village road.As there were 18 toads killed prior to me getting to the village last night, I knew that toad...
Due to the pandemic, along with many artisans I have found myself without 'visitor-hands-on' Gallery facilities. For this reason, I decided the more online retailer platforms I can connect with, the better. There is a consensus that artisan and luxury brands are best...
It is unfortunate that the average person has a deep prejudice against the bat. Without looking or thinking for himself, he accepts a lot of absurd tales about the winged one, and passes them on and on, never caring for the injustice he does or the pleasure he loses....