Two Pet Portraits, Wellington and Luke

Seems like it is the season for black pet portraits, or more specifically dog portraits. I am pretty much finishing up Erin’s painting and now I am sketching out Wellington’s portrait and in a little while my little cocker spaniel portrait. I thought it...

Digitally Manipulated Pet Portraits

I have noticed recently that my rankings are slipping, bigger competition from big companies like Not on the High Street and Etsy makes it hard to keep up. The individual can never compete with big company who has specialist web designers working on their site and SEO...

And In Other News…..

I am so totally over the moon to have sold two Jolly Splashes Canvases today. I was approached by a property developer in France who is in the process of building two holiday homes to rent out and he needs some art to hang in them. I am so happy and a little sad...

Erin, Greyhound Pastel Dog Portrait, 14×11 inches

The latest pet portrait for Christmas is going to be of the beautiful Erin. A black greyhound. It has been a while since I have painted a portrait of a greyhound, the last portrait I did of one was Queenie earlier on in the year, so I am really looking forward to...

What Else Has Been Going On?

This year hasn’t disappointed on the curve ball front. One thing that is far too personal to discuss, but was a big upset last week. I also had another really nasty flare up of my plantar fasciitis Sunday and yesterday. I did a slow Nordic walk last week and...