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Such a fun portrait!

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Zara Toms

I am really enjoying this! This is my first horse and cart drawing and I am loving working on all the tiny elements. All the delicate leather straps and buckles, capturing the movement and beautiful depth of the photograph <3. Definitely a favourites of mine so far. Cant wait to see it finished and get back to the easel Monday!
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Hedgehog painting update

Posted on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019 by Zara Toms

This is my most recent acrylic painting. This work in progress photo shows how I am now adding layers to the background and refining things as I go. I am pleased to say that this is also another painting which I will be offering prints of. As with the Hare and the Barn Owl they will be 8" x 10". Print details:Print size 8″ x 10″Professionally mounted to 10″ x 12″£35 (including P&P within ...
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Barn Owl Update

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Zara Toms

I have been so busy working on pet portrait commissions. I am working on my British wildlife series as and when I have any spare minutes. I am really pleased with how this guy is coming along. Barn Owl reference photo taken by Craig MaisfieldI have used various references for the background and put together this layout to make my artwork unique. The background is complete but I have more t...
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Sunset Subject Revealed!

Posted on October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 by Zara Toms

8" x 10" Acrylic on pre-stretched canvas.Reference photograph kindly provided by Craig Maisfield And its a Barn Owl! When driving back from seeing to my horses and sheep, the sun was just setting and across the freshly cropped fields was a stunning Barn Owl. The sun was just setting and I remembered thinking wow what a beautiful animal. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful wildlife her...
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Bailey

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 by Zara Toms

Earlier this year I was asked to draw Bailey. A stunning chocolate Cocker Spaniel <3. The Top KnotI am so lucky to be asked to draw so many Spaniels. I love their curls and their eyes are always so expressive. Bailey has a wonderful top knot which most Spaniels have. My 3 year old Sprocker has one but its very long and straight. I have good fun giving her many hair styles haha. I a...
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Hare Update

Posted on October 21, 2019October 23, 2019 by Zara Toms

I have been working on my Hare painting any spare minutes I have. It's slowly coming together and I'm working past all the ugly stages that artists often hit! Before, I used to get so frustrated and in some cases throw my paintings away because I felt I had ruined it or wasn't going to achieve the finish I had in my mind. But I now know from experience and working through these 'ugly stages' that...
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Charlie – Work in Progress

Posted on October 19, 2019October 20, 2019 by Zara Toms

Sadly, a couple of days into starting Charlie's portrait he passed away. This is always the worst part about sharing our life with our furbabies. Charlie was spoilt rotten and had the best like any dog could wish for. His mum and dad sent me a lovely message saying the portrait has given them comfort during the really difficult time. The portrait will be something they can keep and cherish, somet...
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New British Wildlife Series – Hedgehog

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by Zara Toms

The next in my British wildlife series is this Hedgehog. This is a piece, like the sunset painting, that I have designed myself from various references. I used my photo editing software to create a layout and see what I liked best. When I had planned to draw a Hedgehog my first imagination was it peeping out of its home. Not only have I used various references and made this painting to be e...
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New British wildlife series – Sunset background

Posted on October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 by Zara Toms

This is going to be top favourite of mine. The colours, the depth and atmosphere I was able to create with the airbrush will be perfect for this piece. Surprise subject..I still haven't revealed the subject for this piece.. But it is the first time painting this animal and they really are beautiful creatures. The processI started with a white canvas for this. The colours were more lig...
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British Wildlife Series – Hare

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by Zara Toms

A beautiful reference makes all the differenceThe first of my British wildlife series is a beautiful Hare photographed by Warren Etherington. His work is beautiful and I couldn't wait to start this piece. I have always wanted to draw a series. I have had in my head for many many years ideas, themes such as African wildlife, marine and at the top British wildlife. So I am excited to finally ge...
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