Working on new commission…

So here I am on a day off from my normal job, continuing with my current commission. At the moment I’m struggling with the tall trees at the top right corner. Here is the original photograph that I’ve been asked to illustrate… Hmmmm… Here are some more photos given to me of the surrounding area around the house, I requested these to help me with colours and shapes etc: This is pretty much how far I’ve got on with the illustration so far…and my current view today. 5/9/17……Another day off, progressed a bit more at the top right hand corner on the trees. Bit more done today…. 16/9/17….looking forward to working more on the swans and water…. 17/9/17 Today I decided to be brave and go darker with the the reflections on the water. It’s still not finished yet but I think it definitely brings out the swans more in the foreground…. Hoping to finish this one on Tuesday, (19/9/17) on my day off from my normal job. Watch this space. 19/9/17…. Nearly finished. 24th Sept….. Finally finished. Just need to fixative spray it and scan it (so I always have a copy)

Your thoughts please……

Holy Island poppies

After a recent visit to Holy Island, just off the Northumberland coast, I was inspired to get my Conté pastel pencils out and create a poppy illustration….

Trippy artwork…

I did this about 20 years ago!Using watercolour pencils and fineliner pens I think. It would’ve been around about the time I was at college doing my HND in Multi-Disciplinary Design at St Helens College, Merseyside. I just loved letting my mind run free with swirls and curves and then doing all that shading with those lush colours…I was in my element!

Source: Trippy artwork…

New pastel picture…had a spare hour today to get my pencils out

Latest Commission Complete!

I finally finished my latest commission and have had it framed but it’s a Christmas present so I can’t post it on here yet……Watch this space……Merry Christmas!