Making it up as I go

This is the preparatory drawing for a new painting that will be part of the exhibition I'm having later this year.  I made a rough thumbnail sketch, then started drawing onto the timber panel, letting it evolve as I drew.  I hope I can keep the same feel when I paint it.

New Paints.

So for my next big paintings I'm swapping my trusty acrylic gouaches for some beautiful Golden acrylics (big shout out to Luke at St. Luke Artist Colourmen). Over the weekend I made this little piece in a getting-to-know-my new-paints session. Then I gave it to my friend for her birthday.

It's Good to Know a Resurrection Song

Who doesn't love a polar bear?

It's International Polar Bear Day!
This little painting was a gift to our friends' son, Spencer.

Spencer Visits The Arctic

Christmas Cards

I've made a special card for Quest Equine Welfare so, if you haven't bought your Christmas cards yet, please consider buying some of these and help Quest help equines in need xox

Merrrmaids

At the request of my lovely sister in law, I painted our two nieces as mermaids swimming in the ocean.

Mermaids

I'm afraid I find it impossible to think of mermaids without also thinking of Bret and Jemaine :D
Have a good weekend!

Little Bird Prints

My little bird prints are also now available from my Etsy shop.

And here it is.

Woodland Carousing

It's also available as an 8 x 8" print from my Etsy shop.
Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions.