More on archie or is it alfie

I really must check the name of the dog who’s portrait I am painting. I am feeling really guilty I haven’t done it today. I took my daughter into Bromley to spend her birthday money today and completely forgot to do so! I did do some work on the portrait...

Archie and Alfie

I am getting confused between who is who. I painted Alfie or was it Archie? portrait last year and they wanted one to match! I have started it this evening as I came back from my Sunday lunch and recovered from my food coma and felt energised. So I thought sod it....

Gifting a watercolour painting

I haven’t reached for the watercolours for a good while. I am hoping this inspires me again. I was asked two weeks ago to paint a gift for someone who is starting a new job. I really didn’t know what to paint, the obvious thing was four leaf clovers for...

Photography

Today was a lovely day. I woke up thinking it maybe a bit of a whitewash as poor Leo had a tummy upset last night so I thought I may have to cancel our shoot. Luckily he woke up fine, but due to the the 48 hour rule he can’t return to school until Friday....

Monty’s Portrait finished

Monty the red setter is all finished. I was undecided whether to leave his name tag in or our. I decided to leave it in and I think it looks fine. My client is pleased too so I have the go ahead to frame Monty’s Portrait.  I have sketched out a double dog...