Monday, 14 August 2017

Moody Sky over Happisburgh Lighthouse

Happisburgh Lighthouse
Moody sky over Happisburgh Lighthouse. Large canvas - pastel with no fixative.

This is my very first attempt with pastels, and why did I try them on canvas. Well hoho, it didn't turn out too bad methinks.

Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Good Mates

Fingers.....What you say boy, what you say, hahaha
A4 150gsm Acid Free paper, with Charcoal.
Justin....Cheeky drink anyone.  A4 on 150gsm Acid Free paper with Graphite

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Bellatrix...sketch in pencil

Bellatrix Lestrange
Well I'm getting there, it looks like yet another Harry Potter character.

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Dumbledore - Sketch in pencil

Dumbledore is looking good - for his age!
A4, Pencil on 150gsm Acid Free paper, looking like I might complete a full set from Hogwarts!, I don't think so.

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Quick Portrait Sketches

Now this is where I definitely come un-stuck. Portraits I love to do, but I must admit, I'm not the best at. These ones are of my lovely grand daughter and also one is supposed to be Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame). Note to myself....must keep practicing.








Winter on the Broads


How can you not help to be inspired when you look out of your patio windows in mid winter, with snow on the ground and a definite chill in the air. Birds and animals out looking for food, leaving tracks in the snow, and the distant sound of the geese flying over in the background!


Barn Owl perched on tree stump

Barn Owl on Welsh Slate
Standing about 20" tall this fine piece of Welsh Slate was dug out of my parents garden in Mid Wales. It weighs a ton and once washed it looked really inviting to do something with. I was on a "Owl" fixation at the time and ended up painting this one in Acylics and finishing with a gloss varnish to protect it from the elements.