What a star Kauto Star!

What a star Kauto Star!   My recent painting of Kauto Star has generated a huge response with several requests for copies from my limited print run.   I’ve been asked why I chose to paint him now. Well I love painting horses. Horses have...

The real value of original artwork

In our dreams many artists like me hope our work will fetch hundreds of thousands, collected by wealthy buyers who value fine art. Thus we aim, with huge optimism, to be the Constables and Rembrandts of our day. But they and their work will always be on a unique...

Why Pastel?

I often get asked why I do most of my pet portraits in pastels rather than oils. Well there’s a very practical answer in that my studio is in the converted loft in the family home and I can easily move my work downstairs to continue working on it when my kids...

Prices 2015/2016

   It’s been a good year for continuous commissions coming through the door and so far I’m booked up until the beginning of winter. And that’s even before the seasonal Christmas enquiries start coming in, usually in August. I appreciate all...

I often get asked why I do most of my pet portraits in pastels rather than oils. Well there’s a very practical answer in that my studio is in the converted loft in the family home and I can easily move my work downstairs to continue working on it when my kids...