Tree Painting Commission

After being asked if I can create something special for a wedding gift idea I soon got on with the personal commission. The idea was to create a large canvas of a tree united with a heart in the centre for the guests of the wedding to add their own finger prints. I will hopefully get to see the overall finished piece once it has been decorated with their imprints left from the special day. 

I have taken a few pictures of the commission from start to finish. If you would like something similar or a bespoke painting commissioned then feel free to get in touch.

A Landscape Challenge

After a visit to an art shop picking up materials for some recently commissioned work, I couldn't resist picking up a large canvas and setting myself a challenge. Having no idea or plan on what to paint I just chose a colourful palette of colours and started a base coat and the rest is what follows. 

I never was much of a painter and with no previous desire to paint I guess I have surprised myself. I had done a few still life classes at art college which included sketching and painting objects and then moving on to life models. With a love of colour and a techinque I have picked up along the way, I decided to try something a little different....a landscape. 

The painting details a scenery of Dovedale, a beautiful place that holds fond memories and a silhouette of the city to which has been my home for the last couple of years. In the painting there are hidden meanings and references close to my heart. I have taken photos of my step by step progress from start to finish. I have also complied a short video of my documentation which I will upload very soon.  

'Moon light city soul within a beautiful place'

In the studio

Back in the studio and I began by working on a few new things thats include a new design that I will illustrate on to a range of products as well as getting arty on canvas. First off I went straight into the studio and created my new range as a test sample. Unfortunately the test piece misfired in the kiln so I will be going back into the studio next weekend to do a stock of my design ready for revealing before the months out. Oh well that's an artists life when these things happen.

Being back in the studio is a great feeling with the music on and sketch book and paints out. So my next project consisted of a large scale canvas painting. I am aiming to do an exhibition this year and working on a range of pieces. Blank canvas at the ready, a stock of paints and brushes to get me started. After putting together an idea, I began my lastest creation. My idea is a landscape mixed with the city using a selection of bright infused colours and mixed mediums. I will post my designs very soon. In the meantime keep following my work :)

Canvas Commission

I was recently asked to do a painting commission. The client requested a black and white painting of her daughters and had a picture in mind. Using acrylic paint, I used my skill of shading and tonal work to create a very realistic painting. Here are the pictures of my work. If you are interested in having a painting of a loved one, pet, idol or something arty to brighten up your wall then get in touch.

Pet Portraits

I was recently commissioned to produce a canvas of a puppy for a birthday present. The canvas was a 40 x 40 cm canvas in colour. The painting was produced using acrylic paint and sealed with a matt varnish. I enjoyed painting the canvas and have great feedback from the customer. I have uploaded the progress of the painting. If you would be interested in having a portrait of your pet and like my work, feel free to get in touch :)

Here is the feedback:

It looks amazing. Love it, it's awesome. Don't want to give it away now!  Gonna give it to her tomorrow for her birthday.  thanks loads.

Idol Art

I thought I would post some of my large scaled canvas paintings I painted last year. The paintings of both Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn were painted onto canvas using acrylic paint. If you might be interested in having a favourite idol painted feel free to drop me a message :) All your feedback is also very welcome :)

Canvas Commission

I recently was commissioned to do a portrait canvas painting for a 50th Birthday present. Here are the pictures of the artwork. If anyone is interested in having a painting of either a portrait of a loved one, pet, idol or anything else please get in touch. 

Painting Commission

Having recently attended a coffee morning and raffling off the chance for someone to get a personal painting created, I have since been putting paint to canvas. Here is how it all began and finished ready to go to it's new home :)

Macmillan Coffee Morning

I was asked to take part in a Macmillan Coffee morning at my work place. We had coffee, tea and cakes for everyone to enjoy. A raffle was also held with prizes given away. I donated a Canvas Painting of a self portrait or their choice. We managed to raise just over £200. Here are some of the pictures from the morning.