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I haven’t shown progression on a piece in a while, so I thought I would share it with this small portrait – a drawing of two sisters. Each portrait allows for more learning and honing of my process. Just when I … Continue reading
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In the fall of 2015, I took on a couple of larger portrait commissions, which coincidentally came at the same time. One was a painting of a grandmother with her four grandkids – a 70th birthday gift. We initially agreed … Continue reading
In short, yes! I have had a few commissions as of late, that have been drawn from, well, terrible photos. When a loved one has passed, sometimes all we have left is a couple of grainy snapshots. Or if the … Continue reading
Hello! Long time! So, I just finished up a larger pencil portrait of a father and son, and I approached it differently than I usually do. I was taught in art class, many years ago, to work on an art … Continue reading
I just finished a drawing of my brother, sister and I for my mother. I’m finally sending it off later today! As I updated my People Portrait Gallery, I noticed just how many of my portraits feature myself. Ha ha. I’m … Continue reading
Here are my paintings and drawings that made it under families’ Christmas trees this past holiday season. It really is an honour and privilege to have been a part of people’s festivities. I just wish I could see the looks … Continue reading
A very happy belated birthday to my “little” brother Scott. This was us, circa 1988. I was very excited to do a portrait of kids and a cat! This was indeed a fun pencil portrait to do…lots of familiar details. It was … Continue reading
I just finished the prize for my Cutest Photo Ever! Contest, a very sweet portrait of Daddy and his Boy, for Robynn of Hamilton, Ontario. Although it is a smaller portrait, measuring 9″x12″, it packs quite bit of detail in…there’s … Continue reading
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in my Cutest Photo Ever Contest! There were such amazing entries and the competition truly was very very stiff! Winners were determined by the number of votes, with most-voted-for images winning. IN FIRST PLACE … Continue reading
What do you give the couple getting married who have lived together forever and have beautiful things and great taste and the three most amazing cats? A painting of said cats, of course! After some extensive research, creeping the beautiful … Continue reading