Banks

Banks

Still having fun with a hunting/poetry series. Inspired by photos taken in England and a wonderful old book I found in an antiquarian bookstore. Done in acrylic I hope this captures the spirit of the verse.  
Project in Progress

Project in Progress

Further inspiration from our overseas trip and thought I would tackle “The Newmarket Stallion”, the most wonderful larger than life statue on the way into the centre of English racing, Newmarket. Completed a little watercolour and now trying a larger work in acrylic,...
Work in Progress

Work in Progress

After a wonderful overseas trip including time in England, I wanted to depict some of the tradition of that country. What  better inspiration than the old hunting song “D’ye ken John Peel”. Using some photographic reference from pictures taken, this...
Preliminary Sketches

Preliminary Sketches

Inspired by the English countryside and tradition there is a new project idea rattling around in my head! Some sketches this morning done in conte crayon
Work in progress

Work in progress

Back to acrylics today to do a loose head study of these gentle giants. Will take a look tomorrow to see what highlights are needed plus some final details.