Master Copy 'A Muse' - after Rosalba Carriera circa 1725

I still love to hone my drawing skills by doing Master copies - and this is a sketch of one of my all time favourites.  In her works Rosalba Carriera used exquisite blending of pastels, intimate compositions and the incorporation of mythological symbols characterise her portraiture.

'EXPECTATION'

This is a pastel drawing of 'Millie' inspired by a photograph given to me by my good friend and fantastic photographer Lee|Kershaw.

'YELLOW CAT'

My latest painting...'Yellow Cat' (pastels)

MY DEMONSTRATION PORTRAIT - 'Study for Jane Morris' after Dante Gabriel Rossetti

                                                          Graphite on Acrylic paper

Tutoring at Coquetdale Arts Centre

I had the most wonderful day at Coquetdale Arts Centre tutoring for portraiture with the nicest group of people who, despite telling me that they had never done portraits before, all went on to produce amazingly good work with huge amounts of enthusiasm and good humour.  I am full of admiration for them and for helping to make my first day of teaching such a pleasure.  

HEAD STUDY FOR A WHITE CAT

Something bright and uplifting for a cold January day