Summer Holiday

Summer Holiday

9x12 inches

Coloured Pencil on drafting film

 

When we first start out as artists, it takes a while to work out what our own personal style is and this can be the hardest struggle of all. Over the years I have dabbled with a whole range of subject matter and materials, but quirky, colourful realism is what I always come back to and the thing that makes my heart sing. I am always grateful to have commissions and illustration work, but every now and then it is lovely to focus on creating art from the heart.

First demonstration for the Nepean Art Society

Just a couple of snaps from the demonstration last night, where I ran through how to do a pet portrait such as Lucy (in my previous post) using coloured pencils on drafting film. Amazingly we had 40 people turn up and what a wonderful crowd they were - attentive and interested and asking lots of questions. I couldn't have asked for a better audience. I got so much out of the night and am very hopeful that everyone who came was able to take something away as well.



Taylor

Taylor

8x10 inches

Coloured pencil on drafting film

 

Another commission of a beautiful Collie dog. With a run of commissions completed, my next job is to tackle the thumbnails for my next children's book. 2013 is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting year and it is hard to believe we are already in the middle of February!!! :)

Collie Commission and Tutorial

Pete

8x10 inch commission

Coloured pencil on drafting film

Meet Pete! This commission brings back memories of childhood and watching Lassie on TV. They truly are magnificent dogs and my next commission is another Collie. The lady who commissioned this portrait asked for a step by step guide as to how the portrait was created and so I thought others might be interested as well. If you would like to try your hand at drawing this Collie dog, you can find this 16 page step by step tutorial on the tutorials page of my website 

A couple of Cat Artworks

Roy

8x10 inches

Coloured pencil on drafting film

 

Fatso

8x10 inches

Coloured pencils on HP watercolour paper

 

Fatso was done for my Sister-in-law late last year after she lost her beloved Fatso to illness and this was one of the last images she has of him. It is always so hard saying goodbye to our precious pets, but hopefully this will help to keep his memory alive for her.

 

Roy was a post Christmas commission. I always love drawing Maine Coons - their beautiful coat and colourings are an artists delight and Roy was no exception.