Colour pencil with airbrush

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This was an A3 sized portrait where I incorporated an airbrushed background with my colour pencils. I used Frisket tape to protect the area where the dogs are and the two large stones they are sat on. I started off with my background and then when that was in peeled off the tape to then start the coloured pencil section. This is really improtant doing it in this order because the pencils are w...
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My Roxy on Black Paper

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This was my very first pet portrait on black paper. I have always done wildlife subjects and only used grey pencils to create a black and white effect. With Roxy, I wanted to use colours and see how well they showed up. Being black and white herself I really wanted to see how I could make her stand out on the paper. Black fur has so many colours and has so much depth. The blues and purples rea...
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‘The Hole Hog’ Limited Edition Prints!

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Thank you to everyone who has purchased any of my prints. I am so excited to be offering these and after having them mounted by my local framer I feel it finishes each print off. From my originals to prints I only use the best materials and services to ensure that my work has the best quality to ensure longevity of each painting, drawing and print. These prints are Giclee which is the highest...
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‘First Few Steps’

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Original sold I have my prints back from the framers and as always he has done an amazing job. Beautifully mounted and ready to go off to their new homes. I am in the process of having a shop made on my website so that you can purchase prints directly from here :). That would be up and running very soon. If you would like to purchase any of my prints until then please feel free to email me an...
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Rosie & Scrappy

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I had the pleasure of drawing this gorgeous pair earlier in the year. I had the pleasure of knowing these two really well after looking after them many times during my previous job at a kennels. The both were such characters. Sadly, Rosie (to the left) passed away a couple of months before I did this drawing. I have very fond memories of them both and being asked to do the portrait for a surprise...
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‘On the Pr-Owl’ Video

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https://youtu.be/6W8hYnMW2r0 Original for saleLimited Edition Prints Available My finished time lapse video of my recent Barn Owl painting :). This guy is part of my British wildlife series and limited edition prints are available. The original is also up for grabs. As I mentioned in previous posts, this painting is one of a kind and a piece I have designed from various references. The Ba...
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Wildlife on black paper

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I first experimented with black paper and colour pencils a couple of years ago and loved the result it created. The only black paper piece I have left for sale is my Red eye green tree frog pictured below. £150* – 8″ x 10″ (10″ x 12″ mounted) Original colour pencil portrait on black paper, professionally mounted.(Ref photo: Pam Donavan)Prints also available I was really surprised with ho...
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First pastel piece!

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Six months ago I purchased 2 full sets of pastel pencils and a full 120 set of pastel sticks and a pad of Pastelmat paper.. without trying any of them first.. Maybe a silly decision! Turns out I HATE the feel of pastels on the sanded paper. The feel of it goes straight through me - sort of like how nails on a chalk board makes some people cringe! I will be doing more pastel pieces and am determin...
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