November 24 2020 Nearly there. At this stage most of the blocking in has been established and now detailing and refining the image. The reflections have been an interesting challenge as it plays a bit […]

October 30 2020 The first layers of paint going on to this carved vessel. Now it starts to get exciting as my vision for what I had for this piece starts to come to life. […]

August 28 2020 After the marathon of drawing ripples let alone the flamingoes. Now we start the carving. This is where I start to find out if the balance between positive and negative space is […]

August 7 2020 And so it begins …… another blank canvas with thoughts of dreamy syrupy ripples, of peachy whites and scarlet reds contrasting with cool blues and steal greys of reflections and feathers, of […]

July 23 2020 Some preparation work today for future fine art wildlife paintings. This is Belgium Linen being pre stretched on a large stretcher frame before priming with layers of size and a lead ground […]

July 8 2020 I often get the question, where do you start? Well here it is, the start of another carved fine art painting. The vessel (canvas if you like) freshly turned by hand on […]

May 22 2020 Well that’s another week. I hope my posts give a little sanity or enjoyment not to mention wildlife conservation education. My best wishes to you all and a mention to those good […]

May 6 2020 The first gorilla and his immediate leafy environment roughed this morning, now to tidy it all up this afternoon, the time consuming bit is in the details and refinement. What with reading […]

March 31 2020 My gorilla carved fine art painted vessel is progressing well. A little bit of studio sanity for you all.Enjoy. I always find it interesting when someone comments Oh I don’t like paint […]

January 5 2020 Working in my studio today and looked up. What appears as a fairly routine picture until you notice the “tea” coloured light outside from smoke from Australia My studio has special full […]