homeles idea 2

You might remember in my last post I mentioned I was about to start on a commission for a lovely client? Well, I thought this might be the perfect time to share a little of how I go about painting a commissioned work - before I forget all about taking pics along the way.here she is...a nice (big) blank canvasMy lovely client, H, spoke to me about creating a painting for a large wall in her

When I'm designing a large piece, I sometimes paint a little watercolour study first, to play with colours and proportions. I'm working on a large canvas at the moment, and wanted to add a little bit of shimmer. This watercolour is my 'first draft' so to speak, so I added a bit of drama with the slash of gold through the centre:'All that Glitters'watercolour and gouache on paper210mm x 297mmI

As I've had no internet (again) for the past few days, this post will be short and sweet. Here's a sneak peek at some new paintings I've been working on - and as you'll see, these are just a little bit different to what I've been doing lately:'Serendipity II'Mixed media on canvas650mm x 850mmsold, commissions welcomeThis one is a commission I've just finished for a lovely client, who asked for