Category: In the studio
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Loop: Revisiting the past
A running theme through my work is the past, whether it be recollections of memories, nostalgia or histories. I met up with an old friend recently, and it got me thinking about how revisiting the past can be important in understanding our present. This goes for life and also for my art, as I sometimes…
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Sneak Peek: The Face & The Hand
Here are some of those promised sneak peeks I mentioned in earlier posts. I’ve been busy in the studio working on this new painting, which I’m really excited about! Without giving too much away, here are some close up detail shots of the progress of the painting, focusing on the face and the hand. I’m…
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Photo Diary
I haven’t updated my blog in a while, as I have been busy in the studio working on a few different projects, as well as starting some new work (there are some sneak peeks in this post)…! I’m still developing my ideas, so no pictures of my paintings just yet, but I thought it would…
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A penny for your thoughts
The paintings are finished, and I will be updating my website with them soon. In the meantime, here is another shot of them in my studio: I’ve had many comments from people when they see my actual work, compared to viewing the paintings on my website, that they had no idea of the size of…
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Broken Paisley
Another day in the studio: I love painting patterns and they often find their way into my portraits in the clothing worn by the subject. I’ve started on the broken paisley pattern in the shirt of Nicky’s portrait. Here is a close up detail of the first start of the pattern. I don’t think I’m…