Monthly Archives: June 2021

Still undecided about Marmite – the paint will be so thick by the time I’ve finished! I added the crumpled tissue background and tried a pale icy blue colour, but wasn’t happy with it. Then reverted to green but it’s … Continue reading →

Thank you all for the different suggestions on how to complete Marmite! Usually when I make a work, I have a clear picture of the finished result in my head.    With this one, it just isn’t there. But I’ll … Continue reading →

I’ve been looking at Marmite for a long time, wondering how to finish the background.  The greens seemed too similar in tone to the grey of the ears. This is a commission but the client has not requested any particular … Continue reading →

Since posting the Marmite picture, I realised there were issues with the face on the right side of the image. I’ve been working from a very small photo and it’s hard to see the shape of the snout. Finally, I … Continue reading →

Here’s the latest work in progress – a commission of a dog named Marmite – I’ve never done a pet portrait before. Originally I thought it could be included in Fabulous Beasts as it (sort of) fits the theme. However, … Continue reading →