6 July 2017

Watercolour, 6.75×5″ I could have used a touch of artistic licence and perhaps altered the colour of the farrier’s top, but by varying the shades and tones, it is possible to create depth and texture in a painting.

Watercolour, 4×3.75″ The aim of this painting was to create a sense of depth in a small space, using cooler shades in the distance helps to push forward the warmer tones and layering the mist created texture to the subject.

Watercolour, 5×8″ Balancing a cool painting with splashes of warmer colours helps to add interest and a sense of activity.

Watercolour, 5×6″ I try not to be too detailed in my portraits, but to prioritise a likeness and try to capture a sense of their character.

Pastel, 14.5×22″ This is the largest pastel I have completed for a while. Choosing to use pastel for this scene was ideal to capture the crisp, frosty light. I enjoyed the challenge of the size too.

Pastel, 8×5.5″ This painting was inspired by a painting by Lucy Kemp Welch. I like the old fashioned subject matter and subsequent mood of the painting, a subject that is timeless.

Pastel. 7.25×5.25″ I like the linear marks of Billie’s top in this piece, I think it creates a sense of movement in what could otherwise be a very rigid pose.

Pastel, 3×5″ This was a familiar view for me as we travelled home from school in the winter. Dad would often have to slow down in the car so I could photograph it during the changing seasons.

Pastel, 4.5×6.5″ The light effect across the distant field and the warm glow that catches the tree makes this subject extraordinary.

Pastel, 4.5×6.5″ I enjoy adding the splash of red from the poppies in the foreground.