Oil Sketches

Two little portrait studies in oil

Ollie
I wanted the setting of this portrait to reflect the subject's eastern interests
(Please excuse the slightly blurry and light-faded photo.)

33" x 20"

Oil on board

Mr. Ed

16" x 23"

Oil on board

Jenny H.

Charcoal

Tom B.

Charcoal on Primed Canvas

Towards York

Looking towards York on a high summer's day.

18" x 12"

Pastel on Fisher 400

Silly Mid Off

As it's summertime, here's a typical British scene - complete with rain clouds. 

36" x 18"

Pastel on Fisher 400 paper

Lakeside Campfire

It was "fun" trying to get the eerie effect of twilight. Quite a sinister atmosphere so perhaps those fireside campers are in for a rough night.

36" x 18"

Hard & Soft Pastel on Fisher 400 Paper

Bob

Here's a charcoal study commissioned by a recent client. 

I'm pleased to say that he liked the finished portrait, which was nice.

16" x 16"

Charcoal on Primed Canvas

Hilbre Island

Hilbre Island sits at the mouth of the Dee estuary at the end of the Wirral peninsula. 

I grew up in nearby West Kirby and would love to walk over to the island once the tide had gone out. 

Happy days!

24" x 36"

Pastel on Primed Canvas