Wish me Luck!!!
I've managed to submit some artwork to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. There are two stages. I will find out if either artworks will be accepted for the second stage on 18th March. There is a theme, 'Interconnectedness'. I read and reread their statement to...
Christmas Presents to my own friend and family!
I was also chuffed to be able to fit in, in between the commissions, to complete these two small oil paintings on some shaped canvas's that a networking friend had given me. I wasnt that keen on shapped canvas's, but using one at a November painting workshop my mind...
Christmas Oil Commission
An oil on slate for a returning client. Last year I had already completed another oil on slate for their other little terrier they tradgically lost, see below as they kindly sent me pictures of them both now in situ. I've also been proud to supply more than just...
Christmas iPet Commission
The only iPet I did for this last Christmas. All others were paintings. This adorable little dog was a surprise for a wife, and her husband was very patient in the process of me arranging for it to be printed onto canvas then stretched and also framed by my framer. ...
Christmas Watercolour Commissions!
Firstly I was honoured to paint this very handsome piebald horse Henry, featured image. Commissioned by a very generous lady for her friend, who actually used to own my first horse Crispin! So really pleased to have completed this for her. Since completing just...
Next up a watercolour and an oil on slate
For a lovely couple I met at Trout 'n About this year I'm looking forward to painting this gorgeous little Dachshund - I have updated the feature image with the painting I did. Really lovely couple and Millie the Dachshund a super cute character. I hope to see them...
Recent completed commissions – both iPets
Very much enjoyed these two commissions. One for a client who I met at Trout n' About, the lovely Chocolate Lab, and the other for a returning client for the husbands birthday so a voucher turned into this gorgeous Boarder Terrier. Photos I worked from and the iPet...
Romsey Art Group Exhibition – 11 – 25th October 2025
RAG exhibition is only on for a couple of weeks from 11th October through to 25th October so don't miss out. I have 3 pieces of artwork in this exhibition all landscape ones this time, but I shall be artist in resident on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st October when I...
You are invited to Winchester Art Club Exhibition at The Arc, Winchester 11 Sept – 4 Nov
I have 3 pieces of artwork at the above exhibition. My Farley Artist friend Frinny Farthing also is exhibiting 3 paintings of which one she received the best Acrylic prize. Featured image shows both of Frinny's either side of one of my portraits. The Arc is a lovely...
Testimonial I was initially drawn by Sue’s work advertised in the Hampshire Open Studios magazine. My faithful and much loved Bearded collie , ‘Badger’ had died earlier the previous year and a portrait of him was always on the cards . I wanted to commission someone...
You Are Invited to Open Studio at my Garden Studio in Awbridge
It's here this Thursday 21st August til Bank Holiday Monday! I will be open as part of Hampshire Open Studios from my home again this year! I will also be selling refreshments and produce on behalf of Farley Church where I have held Open Studio before with Farley...
Looking forward to events in 2025
As it starts to feel a bit like spring is on the way, I relish those mornings when I go up to see to my horse when it’s not actually pitch dark any more! And snowdrops and daffodils are starting to appear, which always lifts the spirits. So, feeling more like...
Recent commissions
As you all know, I am a huge animal lover so it gives me great joy when clients ask me to immortalise their own beloved animals. Some recent commissions really ticked that box and they all have slightly different ‘back stories’ and are all in different media, so I...
Reflecting on events this year
As many of you know, I always try to do a few different events each year, as well as those I support regularly, and 2024 has been no exception. Although the year started with a first for me…! AppArt Exhibition In February, I was delighted to have two of my...
Present Planning. Christmas is round the corner!
iPet Portraits Looking for a more affordable pet portrait? Look no further! These are drawn with my finger on my iPad and are a very versatile portrait as can be printed again and again. You receive the electronic image and can arrange printing yourself or I can...
Its Never too Late
I was very fortunate to attend a Marketing Workshop by Minerva Marketing last week. Although I have been in business for 12 years now! There is always something to improve on. One thing I was reminded of was to make a marketing to do list, a campaign list and not...
Other artworks for sale
Over the last few years I have indulged - and very much enjoyed - my development of oil painting and colour, having attended workshops and online classes. I've attempted to grasp a different style being challenged with large brushes, pallet knife and lots of colour. ...
Commissioned iPets
All drawn with my finger on the ipad. An more affordable portrait at £150 for the artwork as these are quicker than my paintings being able to used the image underneath to gain the structure quicker than freehand. Printing is extra or can be arranged yourself. Most...
