Contemplating 'Contemplation'.....

As Saturday's class was finished just after lunchtime, I decided to clean up the brushes and carry on painting. I had several versions of 'Contemplation' that I'd like to fiddle about with. I've taught this painting a total of 3 times alone last week and I only paint enough in my step by step demo to give students the idea. So, after class I spent several hours working on my demo paintings, adding fine details, trees, twigs, branches to a total of 7 Contemplations. Some are on mini canvases - 6 x 8 inch, some are on medium canvases - 10 x 14 inch and some are on canvas paper - 12 x 9 inch. If you'd like to grab yourself a bargain or are thinking about a (mother's day) gift for someone these are available at greatly reduced rates. The 'minis' will be sold for £20 each, the 'mediums' will be sold for £30 each and the 'canvas paper versions' will be sold for £25 each. If anyone would like one, let me know what size and I'll email you the photos of the paintings so you can choose which one you'd like. The original version of this painting is available for £75. I've a few propped up on a radiator to speed the drying process......

Little Venice - literally !

I saved the leftover paint from class on Friday, scraped it up and set it out on a clean palette. I'd prepared a tiny canvas earlier in the week as I'd planned to make a mini version after the class. Alas, other events cropped up and by the time I had some free time, it was a bit too late to make a start. But today, I finished my tasks earlier than anticipated - so I was able to dedicate the afternoon to fussing over 'Little Venice'. This tidler will be framed and will also be entered into exhibition later this year.

Art For Sale

I've made some updates to my 'Art For Sale' page. Something I've been meaning to do since before Christmas. I've included a handful of mini oil paintings, with prices ranging from £25 to £35 for these lovely little small sized oils. Some are gallery wrapped (which means the sides of the canvas is painted) and some are not. Being on the small size, they wouldn't break the bank if you had them professionally framed. I've a few more of these tiddlers to add - and some big 'uns too. Details of what's new and on offer can be found HERE