Felicity - top left in pastels, Sanui - top right also in pastels, and Penny - above in charcoal. 

Portraiture practice with a new group. Thank you Drummoyne Art's Society. 

Faces are the most interesting things we see; other people fascinate me, and the most interesting aspect of other people – the point where we go inside them – is the face. It tells all. (David Hockney)

Cute As - 24 x 18" Acrylics on stretched canvas - Gifted

These gorgeous kittens were a delight to paint for their crazy cat loving owners. Capturing their cute little faces, that amazing pose, and the opportunity to brush letter their names was inspirational. $580 Sold

 

 
Sketch notes - August 1-September 2 
Sketching while away on trips can be good fun.These small watercolour artworks bring a smile to my face when I reflect on a fabulous recent trip to NYC, London, San Francisco and Hawaii. 

R.I.P. Jenna - 2/12/2004 - 4/1/2017    Top image acrylics on card 12x12cms.

Within 12 months I have lost my darling husband Paul, and our 2 rescue pet Westies, Harry and Jenna. This sweet little dog had 7 years of cruel mass breeding on a puppy farm and her last 4 years in doggy heaven on earth with us. My heart is well and truely broken.

A Rosey Expression 2 - Acrylics on canvas board - 20 x20 cms

That's two of my Roses I have lovingly painted and have given as gifts. $190 Sold

David's Shoes - 20x20 cms oils on canvas board

Loved painting my friend son's first walking shoes. 

Happy days and enjoy this still life art gift for your new abode Jan. $550 Sold

In Good Company - Acrylics on paper and silk  - 60 x80 cms. NFS

Created recently with an outpouring of emotion, Paul's dining room chair with his also sadly departed bestie canine friend Harry, has a 3D finish. Two lives not lost, but now celebrated every single day in very good company. 

Thanks to Joy Dennis a painting buddy, who stood by me through much of this amazing painting experience.