News — christmas

2016 seems to have whizzed by and I am grateful that I continue to be very busy with painting and commission orders. Due to how busy orders are I have cut back on commission paintings, I will be taking a few for 2017 but these will be limited as they have been this year, so please contact me as soon as you can to secure a future commission date. I'm finishing off a collection of elephant paintings for The David Sheldrick Trust and I have also been working on sketches for my Bella & Bo childrens chapter book. This year...

2014 what a year, overwhelmed by the support shown by many friends and family members... you know who you are. in awe that people love my work so much and trust me to capture their loved ones on canvas, each day bringing with it a new challenge. I have learnt more about painting, advertising and planning in the past 12 months than I ever thought possible. I couldn't leave 2014 behind without saying a special thanks to Lionark who have been an amazing charity to support and have helped raise awareness of my artwork with amazing posts. www.facebook.com/AnimalDefenders/photos/a.169945149357.155327.75101244357/10153426100899358/?type=1&theater I always...

Well the big day is almost here, it's time (or nearly time) to relax and enjoy the seasonal festivities. Thanks to everyone who has purchased a piece of my artwork, limited print and / or commissioned a special painting. I have loved working with each and every one of you and I feel privileged to have been asked to complete your commissions for loved ones and friends. It has been amazing working with charities and supporting wonderful organisations trying to make a difference in the world, if you have purchased a piece of artwork then you have all been a...

I love Christmas so it's great preparing my Christmas collection, I have used block print etched style and used the winter / Christmas theme for inspiration. As you know already I love animals so there are lots of animals and birds featuring in the collection.The pieces are much smaller than my usual work but I think they are really cute in their mounts, I will post some pictures. The frames should arrive in the next 2 weeks and I will post more pictures of them framed. I am trying to decide whether to produce some cards from the artwork..... perhaps I will ask...