From left to right: Bert (2010), Doug (2012), Ronald (2010)
Client memorial commissions
Gompy- Beach Hut II (2012/2021)
My late grandfather. A character study in his favorite natural habitat- by the sea. Simultaneous but conflicting glimpses of amusement and contemplative thoughtfullness from a man who loved to bask in the sun, but always felt the chill!
From left to right: Paul Weller (2011), Sunnies (2021)
Client commissions.
Reg (2021)
Client memorial commission.
Left to right: Bobby,Tam, Blue (2019)
Client Comissions.
From left to right: Brandy (2017), Fiax (2020)
Early attempts at a more illustrative style, and engaging with less familiar mediums- coloured pencils and watercolour pencils.
Hally's Got a Good Hand (2021)
Client commission. Coloured pencils on Bristol Board.
From left to right: Charlie Dog I, Charlie Dog III (2021)
Along with Charlie II pictured below, working on developing a slightly looser more characature-esque style, focusing on Charlie's nervous and exeuberant energy and the characterful asymetry in features like his bow-legs, wonky ear, and lopsided expressions. also exploring a new medium- Pigma Micron fineliners and Promarkers.
Charlie Dog II (2021)
Playing with perspective and use of highlight to define shape and give structure and texture to dark fur, whilst conveying Charlie's huffy reproach after being turned down for a game of fetch.
From left to right: Jessamine, Sardines, Tree Hill House (2021)
A tryptic capturing the nostalgia and unique character of these three cornish holiday homes, and the changeable nature of the British weather.
Caspar Cat I (2022)
A study of pensive curiosity from the intense gaze of a cat.
Caspar Cat II (2022)
Exploring the conflicting textures of fur and metalwork, and trying to evoke the character of Caspar's lazy and contented sunbathing.
From left to right: Still Life II, Brass Mister, Still Life I (2021)
Exploration of a less familiar medium- watercolour pencil. Playing with proportions, composition, and light.
