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Lily photo vs drawing

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I should make more of these really! Just so you can see what I have worked from and the realism I strive to achieve in each portrait. A good photo is key..One of the key things to creating a highly detailed and realistic portrait is the reference you are working from. As an artist who is always wanting to capture the personality and character of each of my subjects this is always more achieva...
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Happy Mothers Day!

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** Happy Mothers Day Everyone **. I hope you were able to make the most of it despite a lot of us having to change our usual traditional mothers day celebrations. The sun has been out all weekend!!!! YAY!!!In theme with today, here is my framed Brown Bear mother and her cub <3. This original colour pencil drawing is up for grabs and at a bargain price! Feel free to email me if you are interes...
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Gesso and go!

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Well... I had a productive day yesterday! Which is always a good feeling. I got my framer to make me another 29" x 21" canvas which is the same size as you have seen me working on with the 6 dogs. This new canvas is going to have 2 of my dogs on! A favourite photo I took of my Maisey and Lexie when we went to Scotland. Cannot wait to start that. I then picked up from my framers a few canvas bo...
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Cute Gosling Prints

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Thinking for something for Easter? Something to hang in the childrens nursery? My limited edition print of 'First Few Steps' would be the great gift :). £25 and each print will come hand signed and a certificate of authenticity. They have been professionally mounted to fit a standard size frame. And well the little gosling is ADORABLE <3 'First Few Steps' for more details :) Ref photo by...
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Hedgehog & Hare Framed!

Posted on by Zara Toms
Last week I picked up these two originals that I decided to have professionally framed. I love how the frames really enhance and compliment the paintings. Both of these are up for sale over at my 'artwork for sale' page. Full details can be found there but please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like more information. 'The Hole Hog' 'Hare today, gone tomorrow'Ref photo: Warren Etherin...
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Monty mounted :)

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Here is a photograph of the recent pastel drawing of Monty. All mounted before he got packaged off and sent to his home. For this one we went with a light grey, light blue lightly flecked mount with a black core. This create that impression of a slight black border which enhances the black in the fur and ties everything together. This is one of my favourite mounts :). All of my pastel portraits a...
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SOLD!

Posted on by Zara Toms
My original Barn Owl on black paper drawing was sent off to its new home last week. I can't wait to see a photo of it framed and on the wall in its new home. My frog on black paper is now the only black paper original I have left available. Please don't hesitate to email me if you would like to give it a home. Original for sale£150 + £15 UK P&P8″ x 10″ (10″ x 12″ mounted)Original colo...
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*SALE* Original Wolf

Posted on by Zara Toms
I had a chance over the weekend to frame a few of my originals :). This piece is up for sale at a reduced price. I have some wildlife pieces planned this year and need to make some room :). Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to have this original piece in your home. This is an original pastel drawing (details can be found here 'Wolf in Pastels'*Frame not included. Artwork i...
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Otis Video :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
Here is the full time lapse video of my recent commission, Otis. Technical issues...I have had terrible trouble with my webcam setup.. I had to use the webcam on my new laptop as my older laptop I have always used for recording my work is slowing giving up (10 years old!). I put the webcam on my new laptop and the Logitech software I have always used on the new laptop. This downloaded the new...
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