I grew up in Devon, living by the coast near Barnstaple. I studied at Falmouth College of Arts in Cornwall gaining a BA Hons in Illustration. I
moved to Dorset five years ago and now take private commissions for a range of subjects including animal portraits
and continue to teach pastel painting and life drawing.
I work mainly in pastel but I have developed a range of styles to suit the variety required for commercial Illustration. I've been taking pastel pet portrait commissions for over 10 years and I am more than happy to take on a variety of subjects.
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Pet portraits - The perfect Gift!
NEW - Pastel Workshops at Stewarts - June 2008 -see top title bar
Exhibitions and Shows 2008 - Animal Portrait demonstrations
Exhibiting at CREATE, Dorset's premier contemporary craft show -More details click here
Holidays in Falmouth! Blue the Labrador, his finished portrait
Christmas Dog portrait commissions uploaded click here
New - Greetings cards available - more information
Exhibitions and Shows 2007 Animal Portraits
Pampered pigs and some of Dorset duck's
'Princess' from Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary
The New Forest Show 2006 and illustrations.
Photos from Pastel workshops 2006
5th Jan
Army Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of animal portraits and pet portraits
26th Jan
Royal Artillery Hunt Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of horse portraits and dog portraits
9th Feb
United Services Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of horse and dog portraits
17th Feb
South Dorset - Milborne St Andrew
Demonstration of horse portraits and dog portraits
24th Feb
Countryside Alliance - Badbury Rings
Demonstration of horse and dog portraits
16th March
New Forest Fox Hounds Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of animal portraits and pet portraits
29th March
Avon Vale Hunt Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of horse and dog portraits
30 Mar
Cattistock Littlewindsor
19th April
South & West Wilts Hunt Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of horse portraits and dog portraits
28th May
Larkhill Racing Club Larkhill Racecourse
Demonstration of horse portraits and dog portraits
18 th February
Milborne St Andrew Point to Point
Recent pet and animal portraits displayed
25 th February
Badbury Rings Wessex Countryside Alliance Point to Point
Demonstration of animal portraits and pet portraits
11th March
Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Point to Point at Charlton Horethorne
25th March
Lowerleigh Farm Scurry
1st April
Cattistock Hunt Point to Point
28th April
South & West Wilts Point to Point, Larkshill
3rd June
South and West Wilts Dog Show, Fonthill Park
24th, 25th and 26th July - New Forest Show
with Stewarts Garden Centre
More information here
11th August - Ellingham Show - Click here for more information
15th August Wednesday - Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show
Commission a portrait or a painting of a special place.
For ideas click here.
For portraits click here.
Taking orders for Christmas, its that time already! Left it a little late ..... How about a Gift Voucher? I like to meet the subject if possible if not then I'll do the very best I can from the photos that you have and any further information that you can supply. I make a small charge for developing the photos from which I'll base my final portrait on. It normally takes between 4 and 8 weeks for a commission. I can work to a deadline if you give me reasonable warning. I usually take a £25 - 00 deposit.The cost of a portrait or painting depends on the size and the type of subject that you want drawn.
These prices give you a rough idea of portrait prices but if you have a budget to work to give me an opportunity to suggest some possible ideas.Paintings are quoted individually depending on detail and size.
Framing can make a picture or ruin it! I’m constantly trying to improve the quality of the portraits I produce. Working with a local framer we agreed on a series of frames that set off my work beautifully. Each frame is made individually and can be quoted for with your portrait. The woods used included pine and ash as well as a National Trust traditional moulding. My portraits are quoted with my standard framing (plain moulding), if you are interested in the frames below please enquire for individual prices.
This ash frame sets off a recent portrait for Pippin Equestrian perfectly!
Commission from Ellingham Show 2006
This is 'Princess' from Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary . She won the Champion - Best in Show at Ringwood and Ellingham Show, part of her prize was a portrait.
The portrait was well received and is a great likeness!
There are A6 gift cards on request of this image. The cards are £1.50, blank with an envelope. For every card sold a donation of 20% will be made to Island Farm.
Details on request.
A recent donkey commission
These ducks were seen at Pampered Pig's Farm Shop whilst picking up some tasty sausages! Have a look at the website for more information.
Cards can be bought of these characterful ducks, see here for prices.
Whitechurch Canonicorum.
Book an organic farm walk during the Summer - call 01297 560298 for up to date information.
The farm shop is well worth a visit with local produce and my cards. Becklands chickens have been captured in a pastel painting which has been made into greetings cards.
Card prices here
Tamarisk Farm, West Bexington.
25th 26th and 27th July 2006.
I worked with Stewarts Garden Centre who kindly invited me to draw in their flowering meadow.
It was a hot few days but great fun.
NEW - The finished Illustrations of the show.
Cards can be ordered by request. The A6 cards are £1.50, blank with an envelope.
Painting Auction!
Stewarts Garden Centre auctioned one of my pictures to raise money for the Youth Cancer Trust.
The winner won this lovely poppy painting!
Painted from a Dorset meadow whilst I was visiting a local farm for a dog portrait!
This was part of their display at the showground.
Demonstrations at Stewarts
Nina demonstrating at the New Forset Show.
Course currently running at Stewarts , please call for information about
further courses.
Ellingham Show - 12th August
and
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show- 16th August
My display at the show
These shows were a great success and I have a range of commissions including the winner of the 'Best in Show' Donkey competition. A personalised portrait voucher was given as part of the prize. There will be an update to show the finished portrait in a few weeks.
2007
Blackmore Vale Art Group
Demonstration and tutition
Blandford Art Society
Demonstration and tutition
South Western Association of the WPCS
Promote Welsh Ponies and Cobs in the South West.
The home of Point to Point!
Supply architectural fittings for period homes of the highest quality both reproduction and reclaimed along with unusual paraphernalia and ideas for the garden.
Promoting quality contemporary crafts in Dorset
A useful site to use when thinking of buying a pet.
South Online Business Directory
Hampshire business directory for companies, shops & services across the south coast of England
Dorset Animal Workers Group
Looking to re-home or foster a dog in need of love in Dorset?
The Trevaylor Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall
I've stayed in a number of places in Falmouth , I've been visiting since I left college 10 years ago. If you are looking to visit then I'd recommend The Trevaylor Hotel.
A fantastic friendly service, beautiful rooms and a delicious breakfast!
He's here!
Blue from Trevaylor!
Here's the bed and breakfast!
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