As some of our regular readers will know we have a gorgeous and very lovable Tibetan Terrier called Lily. She is three years old this month. As any dog owner will know, time […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Oil Painting of Amber
Welcome to the oil painting of Amber. This oil painting was commissioned by a returning client, Una. At the same time she also commissioned an oil painting of her horse Chico. You […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Cat Pet Portraits Pixie and Boots
Welcome to my cat pet portraits Pixie and Boots. The drawing is a 16 x 12 pencil portrait on Italian Paper using Derwent pencils. I have really enjoyed drawing them both and […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Horse Oil Painting of Chico
Welcome to our Horse Oil Painting of Chico. Chico was commissioned by returning client Una, who asked Nicholas to paint not only the portrait of Chico but an oil painting of her […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Horse Montage Pencil Portrait of Casanova
Welcome to my horse montage Pencil Portrait of Casanova. My clients, Jane and Paul, wanted to commission as a surprise 18th birthday gift for their daughter. They wanted to keep the commission a […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Horse Oil Portrait of Gypsy
Welcome to the horse oil portrait of Gypsy. The painting of Gypsy is absolutely stunning and was commissioned by our client Val for her Granddaughters special birthday surprise. It is an 18 […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Pencil Pet Portraits of Teasel
Welcome to my latest Pencil Pet Portraits of Teasel and the story behind the portrait. The pencil drawing is a 12 x 10 sized portrait Hot Pressed paper. It was drawn for […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Oil Pet Portrait of Sonny
Welcome to our latest oil pet portrait of Sonny. Gill contacted us requesting a portrait of their collie called Sonny as a special birthday surprise for her husband. This was Gill’s initial […]
Melanie's Monthly Journal
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In the Studio 2016…..
In the Studio 2016 wishing our readers a very happy, albeit a little belated, New Year. We hope that you had a lovely festive season and are now keeping well and happy […]
Melanie's Monthly Journal
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Merry Christmas 2015!
Merry Christmas 2015 to all of our clients and readers of our blog! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients who have commissioned us this year. […]
Pencil Portrait Stories
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Cat Drawing of Rufus & Floyd
Welcome to my Cat Drawing of Rufus & Floyd. Sebastian emailed me to find out if I would be able to draw their two cats Rufus and Floyd as a family gift. […]
Oil Pet Portrait Stories
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Horse Pet Portrait of Ariel
Welcome to our Horse Pet Portrait of Ariel. We received a wonderful email from Eleanor who asked if we would paint a portrait of families horse. It was to be for her […]