Evolving artystic voice – one brushstroke at a time
Evolving artystic voice – one brushstroke at a time
I decided to have a go at some larger animals! The elephants here didnt make the grade – but my lion is a pretty cool dude. Acrylic.
Arthur was special. A personality not to be forgotten. A green rubber bone always to be chewed.
Sketching out some horses. Maybe running through the surf?
“On the Farm – Portrait of a Highland Beauty”
This portrait sketch of the Highland cow is so familiar and covered by numerous painters. Little surprise as its so gorgeous – with those woeful eyes and flowing locks. Needs some wild colours!!!
The scale of this painting… about to clear a fence – or in this case a leather sofa!
WiP – Updating a portrait failure from 15 years ago to look a little more realistic and current! This took about an hour to quickly reframe the look and give her a bit of a haircut…
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“Laying Down Some Sketches”
Working with charcoal in a frenzy – getting some images ready for paint in February. It’s been about 10 months since i had time to do my art – and from March will have many more distractions – so need to focus!!!
“Wooters Farm – Upstate NY”
A first bash at sketching out the barn and 1946 Farmall H
Exhibiting pieces
“Raleigh – Portrait of a Friend“
A close member of the Wooters household lovingly missed by his master. A directional sketch to perhaps paint sometime soon!
I have many attempts at horses in motion. They fascinate me. Having lost the original I decided to repaint the image from a photo that I had kept.
Very large strokes and keeping it alive and fresh.
Let the viewers eye fill in the missing pieces to make it work!
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“You Talking to Me?”
This portrait captures a moment of quiet reflection, rendered with bold composition but still in need of the life and vibrancy that truly embody her spirit. The piece, while thoughtful in its portrayal of introspection, currently lacks the energy and warmth that will give it depth and fullness. I plan to revisit the painting, adding brighter colours and dynamic touches to more accurately reflect her lively personality and the essence of the moment. It’s an evolving piece that seeks to transform, both in style and spirit. Maybe even in an abstracted form?!
Getting some art on the wall