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A lovely thank you letter from a very happy recipient of my pet portrait
"Dear Ivan, and Cathy I wanted to personally write to you to thank you so much for the exquisitely beautiful portrait of Liesl which was truly a special surprise. She has been hung pride of place...
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So pleased to be asked to create this unique commissioned portrait of a very...
It is always nice to be asked to undertake a commission for someone and it is also privilege to create something unique. I was approached in the autumn by a friend of an aquaintance, who my wife Cath...
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See how this commissioned puppy portrait Hugo was created, with a video and a...
It is always good when a commissioned artwork is finally given to the owner so that it can be shared with you! Usually I am asked to undertake a portrait, whether animal or person, for a birthday and...
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My latest pet portrait commission including artwork in progress video
I am always happy to undertake a commission and this pet portrait of the labradoodle Molly is one such commission. The owner's partner Dave wanted to give the owner Mandy a surprise birthday present...
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Delighted to win two Merit Awards in a Trees and Fields art competition
I was very happy to be notified last week that I had won two Awards of Merit in Artroom Gallery Online Trees and Fields exhibition: "Congratulations!!! Your works have been accepted for the “Trees...
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Another commissioned portrait that is a real hit with his owners
I do enjoy my commission work and especially pet portraits. When I was approached by Kat, whose family had commissioned work from in the past, to do a portrait of her sister's dog Jack for Christmas I...
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Proud to win a special art award in the 12th Cityscapes exhibition 2022
When I was invited enter the Light Space Time 12th Cityscapes Art Exhibition last month I immediately thought of four of my detailed pastel artworks that may be suitable for entry. The first was a...
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Striking Lola Racing Car Makes A Stunning Pastel Artwork
I was delighted to be approached by Kimberley, late last year, for a commission after she had seen my vintage car ( below) on an internet search engine. Kimberley's partner has a birthday on...
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A striking postcard to promote my commission and artworks
Before I post "work in progress" photos of my latest pastel artwork of a vixen, I wondered what you thought of this postcard for marketing my commission artworks? I have chosen a range of...
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This woodpecker fine art print looks stunning in it's new home with new frame
I was delighted today to have a text, from the owner of one of my limited edition fine art prints, showing the print of "The Carpenter" in his new frame. This is the original artwork created using soft...
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I am delighted to be part of Herefordshire Art week at two venues
This week September 3rd to 11th 2022 is an exciting one as I exhibit 24 of my detailed pastel artworks, at two venues, during Herefordshire Art (H-art) week I have not exhibited my artworks since...
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An exciting experiment - painting on canvas21
This is a first for me - using a canvas to create an artwork on. Here I am applying Artspectrum Colourfix Primer to Loxleyarts Ashgate canvas. BEFORE:...
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I am delighted to be part of Herefordshire Art week at two venues
Delighted to be part of Herefordshire art (H-art) week starting on Saturday and going through to Sunday September 10th....I will be exhibiting at 2 venues - at The Old Picture House in Kington with 5...
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