Planning my layouts and mock ups

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I have recently added pastels to my medium list. I LOVE LOVE LOVE pastels. How I haven't used them before now seems crazy and I am so excited for 2020 and the commission I get to do with them. For my commissions where necessary I will create many layouts and various mock ups for my clients to see how their portrait will look and enable them choose their favourite. PastelsFor my pastel portr...
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Frame chosen!

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I love being part of the framing process wherever possible because seeing my portraits framed really does finish them off. I'm so lucky to have a fantastic framer just up the road from me who always does such an exceptional job (Ace Framing & Art Gallery). Tilley & Cresta's drawing will have a gorgeous double mount and a stunning wooden style frame. It compliments the portrait perfectl...
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Off to the framers

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Tonight I am meeting Tilley & Cresta's mum at my local framers to have his portrait framed! So excited to see what lovely frames will best suit this piece. A3 (11.7" x 16.5") Colour pencil drawing My local framer always does such a good job. He has a huge range of frames and mounts to choose from and I always spend way to long trying to decide what frame works best... Too much choice h...
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Colour & Graphite Combined <3

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I've had the pleasure of drawing Ratchet a few times. His mum over in the USA always sends me adorable photographs for me to use. She wanted something different for this piece and adding a pop of colour. This was a lovely addition to this portrait and certainly makes it stand out even more. Sorry for not posting here yesterday. Things have been rather crazy after Christmas and I was so bus...
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Meet Jem :)

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Not only did I have the privilege of drawing this gorgeous Labrador but I also got to meet her so I could take her photograph. Shes 13 years old now and is adored by her owners. This was a surprise Christmas gift and they are taking it to be professionally framed this weekend so I can't wait to see photographs of that!- - - -A4 (8.3" x 11.7") colour pencil drawing - - - - - - - - - - ...
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Thinking about Easter?

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'First Few Steps' one of my limited edition prints would be a great Easter present. As soon as I saw the adorable reference photograph taken by Pam Donovan I knew I wanted to draw it. I say it a lot but I love capturing movement in my artwork so this cute little Gosling running towards the camera was on my to draw list! ‘ First Few Steps’Limited edition run of 150Giclée prints on 300gsm on...
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Meet Teddy :)

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A gorgeous Cocker-poo I had the pleasure of drawing for a surprise Christmas gift for his owner. I have drawn a few other of the families furbabies so was looking forward to drawing another for them :). A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Graphite pencil drawing I'm told Teddy is a little naughty and full of character. Smiley and bouncy I think the reference photo I had for this expressed that perfectly.- -...
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New Year trip to the zoo!

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We started 2020 with a trip to the zoo. It's a tradition me and my husband started and as long as the weather is dry we pack up the camera are head off! This year was a first for me and a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park. It was rather cold but that didn't stop most of the animals making the most of it. The Rhino's were enjoying the mud puddles from all this awful wet weather we have had th...
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Happy New Year!

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** Happy New Year Everyone **This is a massive thank you post for all your support. Not just for 2019 but the entire run up to now. For everyone who has commissioned me to draw their furbabies and those who have purchased any of my original wildlife artwork and my limited edition prints. For every person who follow me on social media and comments, shares and likes any of my posts. I am truly gra...
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