The One & Only 007

'Connery... Sean Connery'

35 x 50 cm

Pencil on Paper

Yes he's my fav Bond! A fine actor along with Anthony Hopkins, wonder what they'd be like in a film together?! A bit like putting Al Pacino and Rob De Niro in a mix. Haven't seen their latest but it's on the DVD list! Hope I done Sean some justice with my portrail of him!

"I'm a model you know what I mean..."

'Male Model'

24 x 33 cm

Charcoal on Paper

Taken from Sarah Simblet's 'Anatomy for the Artist' book. I chose this model for the specific shadows around his face. I will be studying this book closer in future as it's a fantastic reference. Thanks to meeting Chuck Collins on my Redbubble site, he recommended the book to me!

HRH Piano

'Fit for a Princess (Oil)'

35 x 50 cm

Oil on Canvas

Many hours were spent starting and stopping on this painting. It was taken from a sketch I had previously drawn in sanguine. I am very pleased with it as it shows my progression and understanding of oil paints which are fast becoming a favourite!

Copycat!

'Version of Caspar David Friedrich's Original'

20 x 20 cm

Oil on Canvas

My interpretation of Friedrich’s original ‘Boat on the River Elbe in the Early Morning Mist’. I happened to like the painting while scanning through my art tutors reference books. Friedrich obviously had more patience than I did for the folliage in the foreground. First time doing a detailed mini painting and I got bored fiddling with the leaves, but it works quite well me thinks!

Clowning Around

'Kiddie Clown'

48 x 33 cm

Felt Pens on Paper

I was asked to design something to stick on a homemade ‘Penyata’ (excuse my spelling) you know the toy donkey children smash to pieces to get the sweets hiden inside! Fun to do!

Un Cafe Anyone?

'Caffettiera'

24 x 33 cm

Graphite Pencils on Paper

So wasn't in the mood when I started this. 2.5 hours later and it was a different story. Being creative certainly heals my soul.

Study VII

'Fit for a Princess'

24 x 33cm

Sanguina Pencil on Paper

This sketch is in the process of being made into my very 1st oil painting on a larger scale. I surprised myself with the result of this one. I draw what I see.