My Blog
How to draw hair
Many artists struggle with drawing hair, the key is to look for a pattern or rhythm in the hair.
An artist’s legacy - Norma Gregory
Artist’s return. Award winning botanical artist Norma Gregory revisits Titchmarsh village and the home she sold us.
The Guidi Siblings portrait commission
I was lucky to be able to work on a family oil portrait commission of three outstanding young people; the Guidi siblings.
Award winning drawing - Christ’s Centurion
The inspiration for this drawing came about over a pint of beer - but that's another story. It was initially planned as a large oil painting; time constraints meant it became a pencil study in diverse textures on a large scale. (Concept inspired by a sermon delivered by the Rev Jez Safford)
Oil portrait of Saints lock, Christian Day
I was lucky enough to work with Northampton Saints rugby player Christian Day on an oil portrait. I always enjoy portrait commissions with sports personalities.
NHS Heroes Book - Oil portrait
I am delighted to have my oil portrait of Thank You Tina selected for a new book Portraits for NHS heroes, by Tom Croft, as seen on BBC.
Painting from life - Antonio Carluccio
Remembering an Italian Master. I have a fond memory of painting Antonio from life at the Mall Galleries ROI art event.