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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.
Pastel classes at Stewarts.
This is day 1 for one of my students on paper she stretched 20 years ago. Having packed away her art materials to return to work after children, it didn’t…
Monty – Bull Mastif portrait – Simon’s Birthday portrait
Just had a lovely message from Angela to say that Monty’s portrait was well received. That’s great news, I thought it was a great portrait to draw, what a lovely…
Finished portrait for Ann – Happy birthday!
Happy birthday Ann, glad you liked your portrait. They make a great pair. Hope you have a brilliant rest of the day, Best wishes Nina photo
Horse portraits in pastel
Horses suit pastels, it’s a great media to work texture in.
Labrador pastel portrait.
I’ve been working on this portrait for the last few weeks. Labradors make great subjects for pastel portraits. These two have lovely faces!
Portrait of Japanese Akitas
I received a commission to draw a portrait of these Japanese Akitas. I’m looking forward to drawing these two furry faces!
Working on this pretty bull mastiff portrait.
Lots of character in the this, but must be kept a secret for now!
Working on a Rottweiler pastel portrait today.
Another surprise portrait so just a glimpse for now.
Work in progress-Black Labrador portrait
This is all so far, it’s a surprise so that’s all I can show! Still some work to do yet.
Spaniels in the woods
These two working springer spaniels needed a woodland scene to sit in. There owner requested something similar to my ‘waiting in the woods’ card. It was great fun putting the…
Terrier portrait
This is a great photo to work from, bags of character! Looking forward to starting the fence, it’s going to be a great portrait.
Hairy terriers!
This was a challenge but great fun to draw! A real cutie!