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Welcome to my blog
This is where I share updates about new artwork, online workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and life as a pastel artist. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply want to follow what I’ve been working on, I hope you enjoy reading along.
Work in progress….
Working on pictures for Dorset Arts Week. These hounds are enjoying the sunshine too! Just trying to soften some of the features down
Artist in residence at St Johns, Wimborne during Environment Week.
Working with things from Dorset Scrap Store the children and mecreated a flower scene by weaving it through the fence in the school grounds.A great way of making use of wasted…
Spaniel pastel portrait
Pastel portrait of a pretty spaniel – nearly finished! This picture of a Daxi is just coming together! A little bit more work to do.
Birthday surprises!
Just started this horse portrait commision for a birthday suprise, so this is all for now!
Monty – Springer spaniel pastel portrait and Bridget’s 3 lovely labradors
Just had this lovely message from Sarah –Hi! Just to say thank you once again for the picture you did of Monty. Jack loves it as does everyone who has seen…
Golden retrievers in pastel
These two lovely Golden Retrievers are a good looking pair to draw as a pastel portrait . I’ve a little more to do but I think they are nearly there.…
My sheep at The Anchor, Shapwick
The Anchor at Shapwick The Anchor asked to have my Greyface-Dartmoor sheep paintings on display. They are beautfully framed in ash wood and ready for my DAW exhibition in May. The greetings cards with the…
Pastel workshops at Stewarts, Wimborne
Hope the start of spring has started you thinking about drawing the lovely Dorset scenery as it comes back to life. My pastel workshops are hosted by Stewarts Garden Centre,…
Work in progress
Working on a logo for a cattery. Cute kitten in a hammock!
4 working spaniels on the easel today – nearly finished
I’ve been working on these for a few weeks, its been hard working on all four on the same piece of paper! Nerve racking until I had finished the bottom…
On the easel today – Cocker spaniel with springer spaniel markings and terrier portrait
Working on a cocker spaniel pastel portrait that has springer spaniel markings. A slightly smaller dog but with the lovely markings of the springer spaniel! Its nearly finished after spending yesterday drawing…
Work in progress – labrador and terrier pastel portrait
Pastel portrait of 3 lovely Labradors! A pastel portrait of Abi’s dog Toby