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An Idea - From Conception to Resolution

For a couple of years now, I've had an idea in my head. The idea was to combine my realistic painting techniques with my semi-abstract style

Does it Make You Smile? or Cringe?

In fact I would recommend surrounding yourself with art you ‘like’ or ‘love’ not art that you ‘appreciate’.

I have a Confession to Make...

I don’t do tinsel, but glitter is okay. Fruit mince pies are a big no, but Fruit Cake is essential. Not all Carols are created equal,

From Start to Finish - How I create a Portrait

I love using the ‘rainbow’ colours, I want you to look at one of my portraits and smile, and the bright colours do that best.

A Year Ago Today...

I’m a dog person. Not to say I don’t like cats, I do, really, I like all animals. Well, actually birds terrify me, but as long as they...

'Why I blame my Husband and my Brother for my current Art Style' Part 2

Blame is a negative word, maybe I should have said ‘How my Husband and Brother inspired my current Art Style.’ I think blame is truer...

'Why I blame my Husband and my Brother for my current Art Style' Part 1

My current style is unique. Two people in my life challenged me to get to this point, my Brother and my Husband. Here’s the story… The...