Model Cottages

First day of the holidays! Dropped car off at garage for service and m o t and thought about these houses .When I picked the car up at the end of the day I went a little early, stood at the side of the lane and sketched the back of these old houses. As I had ran out of time, I had to memorize the colours and do the painting at home. The only problem was that I couldn't accurately put in shadows or colours.

John Hurt

This started off quite promising but after three sessions it ended up being a bit of a disaster.

Still Life with Garlic

Took three attempts at painting during which time I had to replace the pepper and both lemons!

Christmas Hols

Did a quick painting on the way back from Broad Street DIY.

Went for a blow over Malvern with the boys and did a quick sketch of British Camp whilst they tackled the final hill.

Peter Falk

Don't know why I picked this character other than that I wanted someone with an interesting face. First 'portrait' in oils. Tricky to get right tones. No way is it finished but don't really know how to progress.

Quick Still Life

Did in evening class. The others persuaded me to leave it as it was and not to fiddle!

Starting in oils

Since the summer hols, I have started dabbling with oils. Enjoying it. Only thing is, it takes so LNG to dry!