This picture is inspired by a photo I found while scanning old holiday snaps. I have forgotten the location, but have been informed that it is probably Oulton Broad. Pastel and Pastel pencil on
Sunset Le Havre
This is another picture inspired by an old photo I found. The photo was taken after a wonderful French camping holiday in Normandy circa 1990; we were on the ferry just leaving Le Havre for a night
After the Storm
Based on the lighthouse at Talacre Beach, Point of Ayre, North Wales. The title says it all; nature has washed everything clean, although I have given the poor old lighthouse an imaginary coat of
Sunset Talacre Beach
When all the crowds have gone home and hopefully taken all their litter with them, this is a wonderful spot to just sit and watch the sun go down and the tide roll out. Ah peace! Pastel on
Meg
Pastel and Pastel Pencil on ClaireFonteyne PastelMat. Meg is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and very handsome too. I did this commission for a very good friend; I think she was specially groomed
Tia and Casper.
I did this commission for another one of my old petcare customers. These two were both dogs of character and I used to enjoy walking them. They are both not with us anymore, but I will always have
Stargazing. Pastel and Pastel Pencil.
I think he was on UFO watch, or perhaps just one of the local bats passing over. Pastel on Sennelier LeCarte pastel paper. For anyone starting out in pastel this can be a difficult paper to work
Introduction
I am a pet portrait and wildlife artist living in beautiful North Wales. Based in Flintshire, I live in a small rural village, and I love to take photographs and make pastel and graphite paintings of