Back to work!

Oil on natural linen canvas 40 x 50cm

Hello everyone - it's been a while, but I'm really happy to be back to work with this commissioned portrait of 2 cheeky boys!

Now taking commissions in time for Christmas (I know, sorry to mention it, but these make amazing gifts and take a while!)

Mum reading

Mum reading

I started this portrait of my mum well before lockdown but completed it in May. I always struggle to know when a painting is finished, but decided this was a good point. Reading is Mum’s great passion and secret world of escapism, so I like seeing her in this relaxed yet focussed state!

Happy New Decade!

Here’s a recent commission for a dad’s 40th surprise birthday present. The family were holidaying near vineyards in the South of France where his wife grew up. She asked fort he colours to bring out the warmth of the surroundings, and liked the fact her husband is looking out including the viewer in the scene ‘So I feel like I am in the portrait too!’

More cardboard adventures

Here's my recent commission of a superwoman's four children, using oil pastel on my old faithful corrugated cardboard. I'm still loving playing with textures and colour on this medium.

Happy Bank Holiday weekend everyone!

Trying something!

Here's a pretty speedy portrait I did at the wonderful Art Stables in North Finchley.
I made an attempt at a new technique, scraping sections of the painting while still wet and placing the colours onto other parts of the painting. Not sure about the results and need more practice, but it was fun trying!

Spring Offer put to good use

Here's my latest portrait which went down a treat as a dad's surprise 50th birthday present. 

Google tells me Spring officially ends 30th June!  That means there's still time to take advantage of the Spring offer of 25% off all commissioned portraits! If someone you know has a special occasion coming up get in touch for more details.

Oil paint on paper 40cm x 60cm