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Portrait of a Singer
Several years ago I had the pleasure of having a young singer/songwriter by the name of Devon Mayson pose for a portrait sitting. This was just one of a series of portrait sittings I arranged at the...
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Artist Interview
A Journey from Catharsis to Social Commentary I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joana Alarcão for the online magazine Insights of an Eco Artist. I must admit that it was harder work than I...
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How to Commission a Nude Portrait
Have you ever thought about commissioning a nude portrait painting? You’re not that unusual if you have. I receive plenty of enquiries about such commissions. In fact, almost half the commissions I...
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LGC Art Prize
I am absolutely delighted that “Man and Woman” has been shortlisted for the Theo Paphitis LGC Art Prize. Out of 837 submissions, they shortlisted just 11 artworks, so I am feeling extremely grateful...
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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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Portrait Artist Studio in Eastbourne
So now I am an Eastbourne portrait artist. Or should I say Sussex artist? After a few studio moves along the coast, I have settled in Eastbourne, where I am setting up my studio space ready for...
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Will AI replace portrait artists?
Detail from The Singer Recent analysis by the IMF warns that AI will “affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world.” It got me thinking whether my job is at risk. Can AI replace the work of...
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Artist Interview
A Journey from Catharsis to Social Commentary I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joana Alarcão for the online magazine Insights of an Eco Artist. I must admit that it was harder work than I...
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International Women’s Day
‘Inspire Inclusion’ is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. A worthy cause during a time of such divisive politics and religious intolerance. I wanted to use the occasion to post...
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