Portraiture
Simon. oil on canvas. 50cm x 41cm. 2008. NFS
The sitter chose to commission a portrait of himself to commemorate his retirement from a job that he both loved and hated. Due to his ill health, the painting was carried out partly from life and partly from a photograph. This painting was chosen for Th eRoyal Birmingham Society of Artists Summer Exhibition 2009.
Adrienne with a bow. pastel on paper 35cm x 50cm 2010.
Adrienne with a bow. pastel on paper 35cm x 50cm 2010. Objects that are of value to the sitter ara arranged in the composition to evoke a particular atmosphere, reminiscent of the sitters earlier years.
Joko. oil on canvas 40 x 40 cm 2008
Joko modelled for a summer school last year. The piece was chosen for a charity exhibition later that year. The theme of th eexhibition was blue which is why I have depicted Joko in a blue t-shirt.
Boy in a Red Shirt. oil on canvas 41cm x 50cm 2009
Boy in a Red Shirt was a commissioned painting of my clients footballer son. So that the painting was a suprise, it was done entirely from photographs.
Girl in a yellow Dress acrylic on paper 60cm x 35cm 2008
Girl in a Yellow Dress evokes the sad, slightly pensive mood of the sitter as she turns to view the viewer. This painting was carried out entirely from life.
Muriel. Acrylic on canvas 55cm x 80cm 2008
In this painting, I used very loose brush strokes to give the feeling of relaxation that older skin has.
I chose these colours because I felt they reflected Muriels personality as she sat, quietly concentrating whilst I painted.
Coupleoil on canvas 60cm x 60cm 2008
'Couple' is a painting of an elderly couple in their ninties. Carried out entirely from photographs, as the lady in the picture felt that her beauty had faded. She was very pleased with the end final painting and felt that her hair looked rather nice. In this painting I worked to evoke the cosy comfort and love shared by these two people.
Heather.oil on canvas 54cm x 41cm 2010
In a mood of challenge or slight confrontation, Heather turns to look directly at the viewer.
Abstract
Flow. oil on canvas 185cm x 90cm 2007
'Flow ' was created in response to a glorious summer sunset in Norfolk. It was recently exhibited at The Arthouse, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester.
Protection .oil on canvas 185cm x 90cm 2007
This painting employs a technique were the artist does not use brushes. It is largely based on a intuitive choice of colours, in response to a feeling.
Flight. oil on canvas 68cm x 68cm 2007
'Flight' is a response to a contemporary dance about freedom. Paint is used in thin washes to give the impression of layering.
Cathedral 2. oil on canvas 100cm x 75cm 2009
Worcester Cathedral was the setting for an exhibition where 'Cathedral 2' was featured and the work was painted in response to the Cathedral, specifically for the exhibition.
Cathedral 1.oil on canvas 100cm x 75cm 2009
'Cathedral 1' was painted after visiting Worcester Cathedral on a stormy day. It was painted specifically to exhibit at the Cathedral.
Ocean whole. oil on canvas 60cm x 60cm 2009
This is an environmental piece of work, painted in response to the effects of global warming on the planet.
Open.oil on canvas 40 x 40 cm 2008
Flowers opening...an open mind...I endevoured to paint this peice with a feeling of lightness and joy, painted on a peaceful summers day.
Sculpture
Pam. painted cement fondu . 40cm x 37cm x 33cm. 2009
Originally trained as a sculptor, Elizabeth specializes in recreating life size images of people. She models in clay and then casts her subject in cement, using a 'bronze' finish. Clay models can also be sent to the foundary to be cast in bronze
Pastel Drawings
Adrienne with a bow. pastel on paper 35cm x 50cm 2010
Objects that are of value to the sitter are arranged in the composition to evoke a particular atmosphere, reminiscent of the sitters earlier years.
The May Queen. pastel on brown paper 57cm x 65cm 2010
Here Cathy is portrayed as The May Queen, a setting that enhances her very feminine and youthful appearance.
Portrait of Adrienne. pastel on paper 50cm x 70cm 2010
Bright colours are overlaid with earth tints to enhance the subtler tones in the complexion
Tim. pastel on paper 90cm x 70cm 2010
The pastel stick is used in different ways to create texture as well as mood in this drawing
Paul. pastel on paper 90cm x 70cm 2010
Olive tones and earth colours are used in conjunction with bright colour to enhance the sitters features
Girl in a Red Top. pastel on paper 90cm x 70cm 2010
The tones in the sitters hair are reflected in her skin and used to create shaddow on the face
A Tired young Mum. pastel on paper 90cm x 70cm 2010
Delicate pastel tones are used to evoke the mood of the sitter