New Painting: The Mona Lisa
This is a new painting based on the Mona Lisa. (Flashe vinyl on canvas 43cm X 62.5cm)
New Painting: The Space Between Us II
This is a new painting based on a recent sketch ‘The Space Between Us II‘. (Acrylic on canvas 83.5cm x 59cm)
Life Drawings 30/11/20
Life drawings 30/11/2020. (1) acrylic, ink, pastel 2 hours; (2) graphite 1 hour; (3) pastel 30 mins. All on A1 paper (59 x 84cm)
New Painting: The Space Between Us III
This is my latest painting and is a first attempt at using Flashe Vinyl paints by @lefrancbourgeoisofficiel. Once again it’s loosely based on the Henri Matisse painting ‘La Joie de Vivre’ as well as David Bomberg”s ‘The Mud Bath’. To be honest, I’m really struggling for a title for this one. I’m tentatively calling it ‘The …
Photo of ‘Study for The Space Between Us II’ in Collector’s Home
I was delighted to receive this photo of a recently completed painting in situ in a collector’s home! Thanks for your support, J! x
Life Drawings 08/11/20
Life drawings 8/11/2020. Still trying to let go of local colour and tight representation and draw/paint faster without thinking too much. Various durations from 5m to 2 hours using combinations of acrylic, ink, soft pastels and graphite. All on A1 paper (59 x 84cm)
SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Week – Melanie Blatt
Here’s my attempt at painting @melanieblatt in 4 hours in the company of @ingeartist. I’m still trying to loosen up and paint faster than I can think, so ended up going a bit ‘off piste’ with this one. My apologies for any perceived slight… 😬 Brilliant and funny conversation, though, so the time just flew by! Acrylic and …
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SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Week – Nihal Arthanayake
Here’s my attempt at painting @therealnihal in 4 hours in the company of @dorianraduart. I must say I found that to be the hardest one yet. I was trying to let go and experiment a bit more, but kept having to wrestle to stop it turning into a caricature. To be honest, I’m not sure I was successful, …
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Life Drawings 19/10/20
Life drawings 19/10/20:1) acrylic, ink, soft pastels and chalk (45m);2) acrylic and ink (2 hrs);3) ink, chalk soft pastels (multiple 5m poses);4) ink, charcoal and chalk (30m);(All on A1 paper 85cm x 59cm)
SkyArts Portrait Artist of the Week – Annie MacManus
Here’s my attempt at painting @anniemacmanus in 4 hours in the company of @sara.lavelle and the Judgementals. I struggled for a likeness but it was brilliant fun, as always! (Acrylic on panel 61cm x 61cm)Live on @SkyArts Facebook page every Sunday at 10am-2pm UK time, so what are you waiting for? Grab a brush and join in!