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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.
Christmas Dog and Pet Portrait Commissions
Beautiful Spaniels make lovely pastel dog portraits Mostly, I’m working at my easel and my pet portraits are secret Christmas commissions, surprises by generous partners or family and friends. So…
Pastel of people and Pet portraits
Pet portraits, pastel seascapes and portraits of people Pastels are a versatile media and recently I’ve been exploring different ways of working with both my dog portraits and Dorset seascapes.…
Pet portrait of a black labrador
Pet portrait of a black labrador I’m just trying out time-lapse, what do you think so far? Drawing Black labradors are always a challenge I enjoy. I love creating the…
Pet portraits and greetings cards
Pet portraits and greetings cards My greetings cards have always been a popular part of my pet portrait displays. When I’m doing pastel workshops they work as a portfolio of treasured…
A new Etsy Shop
Etsy Shop I’ve always admired Etsy’s beautiful website and the collection of artists and craft makers. Its the perfect platform for my updated card listing, for a limited time the…
House portraits – a lovely gift
House portraits – a lovely gift With Summer approaching it’s a lovely time to consider a house portrait as a lasting memory of your family home. More information here We…
Artist in residence at Larkhill, Home of the Royal Artillery
I returned to Larkhill, Home of the Royal Artillery Point to Point racing since 1947, for the first event of the season on 5th January. A beautiful crisp day and…
Little Green Fingers Art Workshops
In January I was invited for an art residency at Hillview Primary. We worked together to design a wet felt making workshop for the children to learn about the felting…
An invitation to visit The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery
I’m artist in residence at the home of the Royal Artilery, Larkhill. I’m lucky that my easel looks out on some of the most fantastic view of Salisbury plain whilst…
Stewarts fund Art Workshops for local schools
Little Green Fingers 2013 and 2014 – Art workshops for schools with local artist! Exciting new budget for Stewarts Country Garden Centre generous community arts project, Little Green Fingers. Stewart’s…
Sailing boat paintings and the sea
Sailing boats and the sea have always been important to me so a section that shows a couple of my recent sketches of the sea and sailing boat commissions gives…
Mark Price, CEO of Waitrose, endorsement
Thank you to Mark Price, for his generous endorsement of my work – When I saw Nina’s drawings of animals it was clear that she had a love and…