She’s a little red with a touch of blue
Red and Blue – She is a little bit of each… “If I don’t have red, I use blue.” – Pablo Picasso. (First published in 2017 when I painted faces and updated with photos. )
I come from the land of ice and snow.
The land of ice and snow inspires me “We come from the land of the ice and snow/ From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow.” ~ Led Zeppelin, Immigrant Song. (This was first published in 2016.) “I come … Read More
Slumming in late Victorian England
Slumming is the thing to do in Victorian England. A weak milky sun rises this morning over the slum tenements in the factory district. Slowly, the city wakens. The blackened buildings are still damp to the touch as the … Read More
Painting process for Ted’s pet portrait.
Process painting of a recent pet portrait The process of painting a dog from photos involves much consultation with the client. (First published March 16, 2020.) In this case, Ted’s owner sent me a dozen or so photos of her … Read More
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Stout, a French Bulldog Portrait.
French Bulldog portrait commissioned for a friend. (Stout, the French Bulldog was first published in 2020.) When a pet dies, other pet owners and close friends know how painful it is to lose a little critter. Dogs and cats … Read More
A Very Long Wait for Mischa.
A thirty year long wait for Mischa. Last fall, I received an email for a pet portrait of Mischa to be given as a Christmas gift from the client to her husband. Mischa is a very special dog (as all … Read More
Buy the damn shoes even if you wear them once!
“What I’ve learnt is: buy the damn shoes. Kiss the boy, You can lose a life in indecision, and regret is a waste of an emotion.” ~ Kate Lord Brown, The Taste of Summer. First published in 2016 and revised … Read More
Wishing you the magic of Christmas…
Christmas is a magical time… To all my friends wherever you are around the world, and my family in Canada and elsewhere, I wish you the warmth and joy of being surrounded by loved ones. This is truly the … Read More
Santa’s shy helper.
Santa’s shy helper was first published in 2016, and then again in 2017. It is a mixed media portrait using watercolour, ink, and coloured pencils. “Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy; who gives … Read More
Poinsettias Past and Present.
Past and present poinsettias celebrate the festive season. Pretty poinsettias painted in past and in the present year are much more carefree than the real plants. You might remember that I wrote about my frustration with orchids that have a … Read More
