Here’s a recent commission for a dad’s 40th surprise birthday present. The family were holidaying near vineyards in the South of France where his wife grew up. She asked fort he colours to bring out the warmth of the surroundings, and liked the fact her husband is looking out including the viewer in the scene ‘So I feel like I am in the portrait too!’
Eyes Wide Shut
A bit of fun with this 3 minute drawing of Dominic with my eyes shut. Note to self - don’t take the charcoal off the page!
The left handed drawing continues
Another 3 minute sketch this time with the brilliant Frieda. First 2 minutes with left hand then final touches with right.
Charcoal on blue paper
5 artworks in 1?
This was an interesting art experiment in which there were several possible finishing points for one picture. The life painting of Dominic went through various stages using charcoal, oil paint with brush, palette knife and roller in the name of exploration! Ultimately he canvas found a whole new life as the base for another picture altogether, but more of that later…
Life Drawing Prize at HSOA
I’ve got very behind with these blogs so here goes!
Firstly, I was delighted to win Life drawing prize as part of the Summer Exhibition at Hampstead School Of Art. This 3 minute sketch was a new discovery for me as it was mainly done with my left hand (I’m right handed). I felt where anatomical accuracy was lost, a sense of energy and movement was gained that I was really excited about. And so, a new art adventure began!
‘Left Right Left’ charcoal on paper
First commission of the year
Here's my first 2019 commission delivered to a proud dad for his birthday, drawn in oil pastels from his favourite photo. His wife texted to say their daughter 'definitely recognises herself, she keeps pointing to it!'
Oil pastel on natural linen canvas board 30cm x 40cm
Happy Newish Year!
I hope it’s not too late to say Happy 2019 everyone! Last year was a great start to Artlal.com. Here’s to the next transformations of cardboard and canvas.
This small portrait using oil pastel on canvas board was my last of 2018, celebrating a little but very important birthday!
Oil pastel on natural linen canvas board 30cm x 40cm
Potters Pantry (formerly Boydens) cafe art for sale!
Delighted to have some pictures for sale at the wonderful Potters Pantry (formerly Boydens) on Potters Rd, New Barnet. Local peeps pop by for a coffee and enjoy the view!
Starting Sylvia
I'm kicking off Artlal.com with a start on my portrait of the wonderful Sylvia. This charcoal drawing on natural linen canvas will form the base. Now I think she's ready to be covered in oil paint!