I created this 'Purple Blossom' painting as a commission. It was based on my 'Blossom' painting, but in purple to match my client's decor. Painted in oil on deep edged canvas. Created over several months to allow each layer to dry before the next was applied.

After almost 16 years of selling my fine art greetings cards I'm so proud to introduce a new classier, smarter feel to them with my custom made stickers to seal each package. With over 14,000 cards sold to date I'm excited about selling many more, and aiming to...

Thought you might like to see the photos from my latest commission. 1) This is the photo that I chose from my client, she ordered this painting from me for Fathers' Day, it's a place they go on holiday every year. 2)  This is the first stage - blocking in the...

A useful list for new, emerging artists. Hopefully it will help to get some talent noticed and recognised.  1) Create a Facebook page - an excellent free resource where you can constantly add new items. Invite all your regular friends, add all your artwork and...

Whilst putting together a price list today for the artwork I currently have hanging on my studio walls and stacked up around the edges of my dining room, I noticed the variation in different mediums used on my paintings.  For just my canvases alone there are: Oil  Oil...

Becoming an artist was my lifetime ambition since winning a national Christmas Card competition, with my drawing of an angel, at the age of five. I remember going through piles and piles of ‘computer paper’ at home whilst growing up, constantly drawing, painting,...

January is that cold month where the pre Christmas rush of photography editing and art commissions is over, and I just want to stay in and semi-hibernate with endless mugs of hot lattes and my big stock of Christmas chocolates.It's the month when I really start to...