‘Sky Study’, pastel on paper

‘Sky Study’, pastel on paper

We have been drawing our hands in my painting class this week, so I was inspired to do some more drawing. The sky has been glorious the past few days so its great to do a sketch of it, I did it from my studio window and made up the land to go with it.It’s...
#61 ‘Cup of Tea’ 6×6″

#61 ‘Cup of Tea’ 6×6″

It’s the first time I have painted a cup and saucer and I couldn’t resist putting some tea in the cup!My students will be tackling this soon, a good subject to practise graduating tone as it wraps around the cup light to dark. The spoon and tea will be...
#60 ‘Pomegranate’ 6×6″

#60 ‘Pomegranate’ 6×6″

Pomegranates seam to be a popular ‘daily painting’ subject, this is my first attempt at one. I can see why they are painted as the shape is good with the fronds at the top and lots of colours with a good sheen. I thought I’d try a more...
#58 ‘Rose Cupcake’ 6×6″

#58 ‘Rose Cupcake’ 6×6″

I was given this cute cupcake by Mirabelle Cafe in Haslemere. I painted one of theirs before and thought I’d have another go. Some tough elements like getting the swirls of buttercream icing right and the red paper case. The background is often harder than...