NEW Pheasant Painting

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I think Pheasants are a really understated bird. To have these on our doorstep with such striking colours which come in a couple of varieties is something we may not appreciate as much as we should. Before Christmas I made a start on this painting and soon after starting it I regretted it... Those feathers. I didn't think I was going to get to the end! I stuck with it and got there. This is a 16...
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Maisey & Lexie Close Up

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I have been prepping a couple of canvases ready for 2 Spaniel paintings I have coming up :). Getting the surface just the right texture for how I like to paint. I keep meaning to take a photo of my framed painting but trying to photograph something that has now been varnished is not easy! Yesterday, I ordered all new boom stands and arms that will enable me to use my DSLR to record my portrai...
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New Voice Over Video

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On Tuesday, my latest voice over video went live on my YouTube channel. Talking through how I tackled Betty's portrait but packed with tips and techniques for working with pastels. https://youtu.be/8I98VfugP9Y PATREON Super busy building a library of content for my upcoming Patreon channel. I want there to be videos available to watch from the start so people who sign up have immediat...
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More Tiger progress :D

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In between commissions I try and work on my own pieces and this Tiger and her cub has been tucked away waiting to be finished. These updates are a few days late as I was sharing blog posts for my videos but its not far from completion here :D This video will be one available over on my Patreon channel up to 3 hours long. Real time and much slower clips with in depth, step by step voice over. ...
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New Tiger

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A new wildlife piece on the easel which I made a start on over Christmas. This is a piece I have designed from 3 or 4 different photographs to create a one of piece which is often how I like to work. There are times where I have a reference and although I adjust the contrast, saturation and placement I may copy that as it is. But when I have a set project in mind I like to design something unique...
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Tommy is finished :)

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A few days ago I shared a work in progress of Tommy's portrait. Here is his finished portrait and smiley face <3. He was a pleasure to capture in pastels. I really enjoy drawing all the detail in dogs mouths. It's certainly one part of the portraits I get really engrossed in. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait Airbrush tutorial :D https://youtu.be/RkTRsnx68Kg
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