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The photos on my previous Blog post were close-ups from a new version of The Kiss, after Klimt. Well done to those of you who guessed correctly! I really enjoy recreating Klimt patterns – he had such a wonderfully unique … Continue reading →

A couple of close-ups from my current piece. Can you guess what I’m making??  

Here on January 1st, I’m pondering what this new year will bring…  will we finally see an end to the wretched Covid pandemic and a return to socialising and travelling freely? (Fingers and toes crossed!) Despite the pandemic (or maybe … Continue reading →

When I finish a work, I know instantly if it ‘works’.  So when a work doesn’t sell, I know there’s something about it that’s a bit ‘off’, even if I can’t pinpoint what it is. Sometimes it just lacks the … Continue reading →

I had an email today from a teacher at Bilambil Public School, New South Wales, Australia, sending me images of art works completed by her class. I was absolutely blown away by them! The class of Year 5/6 children have … Continue reading →

The new Sunflowers is finished – always a joy to make. I’ve just delivered it to be framed and then it will be going to Words and Pictures Gallery, Teignmouth. Next up is a commission of a Chameleon – lots … Continue reading →

The packaging process – if you’re lucky you may find a free cat with your artwork – Can you spot our cat (Zebedee) “helping”?!  

Subtle changes to eyebrow and ear on the left – but I’m happy now! Before and after images:

I’ve started work on a new Sunflowers, after Van Gogh. I know it’s an image I’ve recreated many times but I never tire of it. There are several reasons for making another one: I recently gave the wrong measurements for … Continue reading →

This week, I thought I’d finished the latest commission of Frida Kahlo. However, having taken a photograph, I can now see a couple of things which need last minute ‘tweaks’. It’s fascinating that I very often notice details in a … Continue reading →