A few examples of recent commission work
Barney
A portriat of the very handsome Barney and all those beautiful curls. This one took quite some time- layering the many tones of creamyness that this boy was so fortunate to have but it was a joyous journey to be on.
Golden Retriever.
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Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 12Inches.
Beauchief Abbey-Summer Scene-Sheffield
A recreation of the view of Beauchief Abbey that I drew back in 2023 during winter. I still adore this spot to the rear of the abbey- amongst trees and often wondering, who are those fortunate people to have been buried on such grounds? This place has so much interetsing history going back centuries. A place that almost whispers ,hello again, to me when i arrive. I have certainly become quite accustomed to enjoying a quiet afternoon here.
Pen drawing 10 x 8 Inches.
Sibling Portrait - The Giants Causeway
A portrait of a treasured sibling memory. The location of this is The Giants Causeway. It is not somewhere I have visited myself so the use of google street view came in handy for me to get a good feel of these rocks and see what was hiding in the distance. Although an old photo was used, the rocks remain the same to this day. I really enjoyed creating this, First off, I love a good rock or two but I could also feel the closeness that these two have and that filled me with joy. This was gifted as a wedding present to the clients sister alongside the one below with a bespoke white wooden frame.
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Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 16 Inches
Sibling Portrait - Middleton on Sea
The second portrait of a treasured sibling memory.
The location of this is Middleton on Sea. Another place I have not visited myself so google street view used again to confirm what some of the image was, as the quality was poor. I used a little artistic licence here and added the seagull, wild flowers and the inflatable boat, which they had purchased together back in the 90s. What lovely memories. I am so honoured to have been asked to lock them onto a canvas so they could be gifted to his sister for a wedding present. Such a lovely thing to arrange for your sibling.
This was gifted as a wedding present to the clients sister alongside the one above. Both with a bespoke white wooden frame.
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Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 16 Inches
Maps
A rustic ariel view of Sheffield and London. Two maps created using metallic acrylics and rustic tones.
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Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 16 Inches
Tilly
Tilly was a special portrait for me as I was asked to create this painting of cat I who had gained her name from me. ​
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A previous manager of mine from many years ago used to call me good Tilley in the office (My sister was bad Tilley of course) Tilley being our maiden name.
This beautiful lady had lived a wonderful long life with her humans. Learning of her nature and temperament while reating this was a real joy.
Sadly, Tilly passed away before the paingting was complete but It actually changed the direction of the painting as the pastel colours came through. I think that Tilly was trying to make her humans smile again.
A christmas gift for a loved one-It was welcomed into their home shortly after her passing. RIP Tilly. She was clearly very cherished and I feel honoured to have been asked to paint her beautiful face.
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Acrylic on Canvas 12x 10 Inches
Banner Cross Pharmacy- Ecclesall Road
Created for the Boss from an employee as a birthday gift. The pharmacy is situated within a beutiful old building so I really enjoyed working with this. Included is a little homage to the artist who crerated the pharmacy mural on the side wall. You can view this painting for yourself at the pharmacy on Ecclesall Road- Sheffield. ​
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Acrylic on Canvas 12x 10 Inches
Maternity Portrait
Cherishing the magic of new life. This portrait was created with the sitter as her bump enlarged.
Baby arrived on the same day that the painting was completed which I thought that was pretty special. This baby wasn't due til a later date.
I loved creating this portrait. The bright colours and texture made it all feel very linked to the magical journey of bringing new life into the world.
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Acrylic on Canvas 10 x 12 Inches
