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!
Here’s my attempt at drawing @robbierinder in 4 hours whilst watching @garethreidart on #skyarts/#artistoftheyear ‘Portrait Artist of the Week’ live Facebook feed. Really enjoyed this one! Gareth gave a real masterclass on portraiture and even attempted to persuade Judge Rinder to hold a useful three-quarter view (without success, to be honest!) Still, Robert had a fascinating, sculptural face which was great …
Here’s my second attempt at painting @rankinarchive after watching @mimma_art on #skyarts/#artistoftheyear Portrait Artist of the Week’ Facebook feed. Thanks to all involved. Can’t wait for the next one! (Oil on panel 61cm x 61cm)#myPAOTW #portrait #portrait #portraitartist #livedemo #oilpainting #skyarts #rankin #practicepracticepractice #paletteknifepainting #impasto #andydobbieart
Here’s my attempt at painting @rankinarchive in 4 hours whilst watching @mimma_art on #skyarts/#artistoftheyear Portrait Artist of the Week’ Facebook feed. Thanks to all involved. Can’t wait for the next one! (Oil on panel 61cm x 61cm)
Here’s my attempt at painting Bernadine Evaristo (@bernadineevaristowriter) in 4 hours whilst watching Duncan Shoesmith (@d__shoo) on #skyarts/#artistoftheyear Portrait Artist of the Week’ Facebook feed. Thanks to all involved. Can’t wait for the next one! (Oil on canvas board 60cm x 60cm)
That was so much fun!! Here’s my attempt at painting Akram Khan (@akramkhancompany) whilst watching @christabelblackburn do it properly on @skyarts/@artistoftheyear ‘ live ‘Portrait Artist of the Week’ Facebook feed. It sounds like it’s going to be a regular thing during isolation. 10am (UK) Sundays on the Live section of Sky TV’s Facebook page. Thanks to all involved. Can’t …
This is my latest painting of Paul Jennings. It’s an attempt to reflect on some of the fascinating discussions we’ve had during our portrait sessions over the last 8 months. It attempts to raise questions about how we see ourselves and how others see us, a subject which feels especially pertinent in the current climate. …
These are the result of a second session continuing to work on the painting of Paul started on 19th July. Sadly, despite a thoroughly enjoyable (although long/mentally exhausting) session with Paul, it feels like the painting has gone backwards from the first session. I was trying to improve the range of tones to ensure the …
