Update - Wolves work in progress

Here is a quick update on the wolves. I am still working on the layers, and have put in a lot more detail on the head of the first wolf. Once I have finished this stage I will start putting in the fine hair details to really bring it to life.

Work in Progress - Wolves

Thought I'd post a work in progress this time around, this is one of two wolves in pastel. A little wildlife art makes a nice change from portraits or figurative work. I'll post more updates as it progresses.

Oil on Canvas - Out Of The Picture

Here is my oil painting finished apart from some minor tweaking. This has been taken from an old photo that my mother has. She dated this guy before she married my dad. Pretty glad he's out of the picture.

Howzat! Acylic on canvas

Here is a little one that was a bit of fun. A few years ago one of the cricket sponsors (a brewery) released these plastic dolls which passed comment when placed in front of the TV when the cricket was being televised. They were a big hit and became somewhat "collector" dolls. The two pictured are David Boone & Shane Warne and they are affectionately known as Boonie & Warnie dolls.

Pride and Joy - graphite

Here is my latest just finished. For me, this was a trip down memory lane, this is drawing is based on a photo of me and my dad. Graphite on Bristol Illustration paper. Hope you like it!

Mel

My girlfriend Mel posed for me for this drawing - graphite and charcoal on tinted Canson paper.

Tiger

Here is the tiger study finally finished. Hope you like it!

Beach scene

Here is the beach scene finished apart from some minor tweaking to be done on the rocks. They still need a little shading here and there.

Monkey Business

The local show is looming and I thought it was time to drag the pastels out for another wildlife painting. Quite appropriate for Monkey Paw Gallery, don't you think?

Holly

Here is a quick pastel of my dog Holly - this is on velour paper. Difficult at times to work with but great results.

WIP - Tiger

Been working on a tiger drawing, still laid up with the broken knee. Can't wait to get back to the studio. Hope you like this so far...

Oran - Graphite

After breaking my leg, standing at the easel has been impossible. I have dragged out the pencils to keep myself occupied - here is one of my nephew Oran.

Broken

Here is my the finished painting - I'm very pleased with the results. Many thanks to my two fabulous models Zac & Alyss.

Damien Leith Portrait

After 3 long months the Damien Leith portrait is finally finished. Acrylic on canvas. Hope you like it!

Last year I donated a koala painting to the Hunter Koala Preservation Society to raffle to raise much needed funds. The painting raised $3800 and went towards a new scanner. Here is the painting that I am donating this year. Another koala of course!

Broken - work in progress

Here's a quick update on this one - I've made a good start on the wall and almost finished the girls face. The boy is a little more detailed than the last post. I haven't had a lot of time to spend on this one yet - I am madly working on the Damien portrait - I should be able to post some photos in the next couple of weeks.

Pastel for a change

I've been so busy doing portraits of late that I felt the urge to get back to nature and do a seascape. This is one I started while I was waiting for paint to dry.

Broken - work in progress

Here is one I am working on - originally I had just the girl in the painting but decided it needed something more. The local youth are happily modelling for me, so many thanks to Zac for agreeing to model as the extra person. I have put down only the basics on it - lots more to go - I'll post more updates as it progresses.

Jackson Portrait finished - Butter Wouldn't Melt

Here is the finished portrait of my grandson Jackson - I decided to put in a background to make the whole painting a lot more interesting.

Almost finished - work in progress

I have been working on this one for a while, and it is slowly nearing completion. More work to do on the hair, the ears and his shirt. I apologise for the poor quality photo, I will post another whn it is finished. I was hoping to have this one done last weekend, but it wasnt to be.

Latest news

I've been busy in the studio and at work so I apologise for my tardiness in posting. Here is the finished portrait of "Ade", my boss. He's smiling, so I guess he likes it! I've nearly finished the other portrait of my grandson, so I'll post the finished product over the weekend.

New Project

I have the honour and privilege of painting Australian Idol and Aria winner Damien Leith. I recently caught up with Damien for his first sitting at the lovely Tower winery in the Hunter Valley. Apart from being a great subject he is an all round nice guy. He is currently on tour around Australia promoting his new album "Remember June". Catch his show if you can, he's awesome. I'll post progress photos of his portrait as it develops.

Latest work in progress

Here is my latest works in progress - a portrait of my grandson Jackson. I have laid down the initial acrylic washes and pretty much completed the eyes. Still quite a few hours work left to do, but I'm pleased with the progress so far. He has the most amazing eyes...

Latest work completed

This is my latest work, acrylic on canvas entitled "Smooth". This is the largest work I have completed to date and the acrylics made it a pleasant change. Can't wait to get started on the next!