Welcome to our new art studio! The studio is DONE! Some of our regular followers and clients will know that we have been a little quiet on our blog in the last […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Pencil Portrait of Non and Stanley
Here is my pencil portrait of Non and Stanley, two gorgeous collie dogs. Esyllt got in contact in 2014 to find out if I could draw her two collies as a surprise […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Oil Pet Portrait of Chow
Welcome to our latest oil pet portrait of Chow Murphy. The oil painting of Murphy was commissioned by a returning client in the USA and it’s always a pleasure to work with […]
Melanie's Monthly Journal
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Exciting news revealed…..
Exciting news revealed today!! Some of our clients may know we are currently working in a lovely studio in our cottage. We renovated the upstairs of our cottage a few years ago. We […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Cat Portrait of Nina and Smasher
Here is my cat portrait of Nina and Smasher. Fred Nash got in touch as he wanted to commission a portrait of his nieces two cats. It was to be a surprise […]
Pet Portrait Questions Answered
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A Guide to Photographing Pets for Pet Portraits
Welcome to our latest blog post which is a Guide to Photographing Pets for Pet Portraits. We have been accepting commissions for a fair number of years now and the key element […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Pencil Portrait of Horses and Sheep
Welcome to my Pencil Portrait of Horses and Sheep. The two horses and one sheep in question are called Nancy, Doris and Swift. Joan, our returning client who is based in Australia […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Pencil Pet Portrait of Jenkins
Welcome to my Pencil Pet Portrait of Jenkins. Mr Jenkins was a fabulous horse, owned by Jo’s father. Jo called me on the phone to discuss the drawing prior to emailing. This […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Dog Portraits – Beagle Oil Pet Portrait
Welcome to Dog Portraits – Beagle Oil Pet Portrait which is now completely finished. Christopher the Beagle passed away at the great age of 16. Owners Dwayne and Jo Floyd (USA) wanted […]
Melanie's Monthly Journal
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Horse Oil Painting – Wedding Commission
Welcome to our latest blog post about a horse oil painting wedding commission Nicholas has recently painted. It is a stunning 24 x 20 inch oil painting of a beautiful horse named […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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English Bull Dog Pet Portrait
Welcome to our English Bull Dog Pet Portrait of Remington! The portrait of Remington is a beautiful painting, traditionally hand painted by Nicholas. Pattie and Tom from Hawaii commissioned the painting as […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Black Labrador Oil Painting of Wilson
Welcome to our latest blog post about our Black Labrador Oil Painting of Wilson. Debbie White, a returning client and proud owner of a delightful black Labrador named Wilson, shared numerous photographs […]
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Melanie & Nicholas ‘Behind The Scenes’ Blog
Welcome to Melanie & Nicholas’ ‘Behind The Scenes’ Art Studio Blog – 2014! We are thrilled to welcome you to our cosy corner of the internet! As you may already know we […]