Alfie

This is Alfie. He was a six dinners Sid sort of cat. He visited our house most days to partake in some biscuits and a snooze in a comfy spot. More than once he was accidentally locked in with our three and spent the night here, rising with the rest for breakfast and ready to stretch his legs outside. Our three cats didn't mind him he was one of the pride. I knew where he lived (in the next drive down the hill) and kept his owner up to date if he was out all night. Unfortunately he was hit by a car and killed two weeks ago. I was really upset, I had grown fond of the cheeky little fella. I did this painting from a photo of him I took when he was upset I was closing the cat-flap one evening-the cafe was closed. I found out later he lived with two other cats that bullied him so maybe that is why he liked popping to ours. RIP Alfie.

long time....

It has been a very very long time since I last updated this blog.
I am trying very hard to keep lots of balls in the air!
here are two paintings I did for some friends, of their dogs (see blog post here.)

All framed and ready to go

The Cat, the Dog and the Baby

I have been very busy...honest!
I had 2 commissions and one prize to paint.
The prize was the lovely (sometimes naughty) Gizmo for Simone who won my give away way back in February!

Then there was a commission for a christening gift for a work colleague

and last but certainly not least was Bertie a lovely little character painted for Jo.

See I told you I had been busy!

Sammy

Over Christmas I managed to finish Sammy's portrait.

It was for a raffle prize for Saving Rare Breeds

And as usual the winner had to wait a little while before I got my act together!

But he is all done now and on his way to meet the real Sammy!

Another Raffle winner

I am on half term this coming week and plan to finish a watercolour of this fine looking doggie.

Sammy

As you can see his owner sent a lovely clear photo and I am looking forward to working with it.
He is the raffle winner from the Saving Rare Breeds Summer Raffle. Do pop over and give them your support.

Meet Archie

This is the second portrait which has now arrived with it's owner so I can show a photo.

This is Archie and he is a very handsome chap.

I did a watercolour and a pencil sketch.

Marsha loved them and I have to say he was a dream to do as she had sent me such clear photographs which always helps but I understand when this is not possible.

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One gone, another off tomorrow

I posted Judy's pet portrait a few weeks ago and she very kindly telephoned me from the USA today to say she had received it and was pleased with it.

Maggie

Phew...that's a relief!