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The Disasters of War – a painting
A reaction to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine I’ve been reluctant to write about this painting, for fear of how it will be viewed by potential portrait customers. I haven’t even offered it to any...
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Silver Award at the Cancer Feminine Art Prize
I was very pleased to learn that my painting “Woman on Bed” won the Silver Award at the Cancer Feminine Art Prize 2023. An award is always nice, but the cash prize is also much appreciated The...
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Working Methods – Underpainting and Glazing
Two portraits – one unfinished in underpainting stage Painting Technique: Glazing I often bore people with long conversations about my use of glazes, without realising they don’t know what I’m talking...
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Nude Art
So, why do I paint nudes? Why do I feature nude figures in so many of my paintings, from my Relationships Series to the recent Disasters of War? It would certainly be easier to market my artwork if I...
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Why Commission a Portrait Painting
Why would you commission a portrait painting? This is a question I often ponder over. Commissioning a portrait is not a spontaneous decision. It requires an investment of your time and money. It’s not...
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Art and War
detail from Alleged Assault on Pax by Mars The Disaster of War. Aside from my portrait practice, war and conflict has been the subject of much of my recent artwork. The unchecked march of ISIS across...
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London Portrait Artist for Hire
I have moved back to London and am busy trying to find a new studio space ready for my next projects. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you want to discuss commissioning a new artwork and would like to...
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Life drawing
The Life Room The Life Room has long been a cornerstone of artistic education. It provides a dynamic environment where artists and students can engage in close observation and immediate artistic...
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The Bed
Three paintings from Tracey Emin’s I Followed You to the End Exhibition Upon visiting Tracey Emin’s “I Followed You to the End” exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey, I was struck by the recurring motif...
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Ordinary People
Where are the Portraits of Ordinary People? Who has their portrait painted these days? When we think of portrait commissions, the usual suspects come to mind: corporate leaders, political figures,...
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