Saturday, July 26, 2008

Friday, July 25, 2008

Young King Henry


4 x 6 inches, watercolour, gouache and gold ink, 2008.
A portrait of Henry VIII in his late twenties. He was described as "the most handsome potentate I have ever set eyes upon" by a Venetian ambassador and was tall, well built and athletic. He tends to be remembered as the large obese ogre he became later in life.

Life Is Sweet ACEO


2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Painting inspired by the lyrics to the song "Life Is Sweet" by Maria McKee.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Jungle Boy


4.5 x 7 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Raised in the jungle by apes, Lord Greystoke.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Hamster Goddess ACEO




Hamster Goddess ACEO

A theme I've done for many many years: combining a profile with an animal. I've done it in both painting and in sculpture.

Watercolor, gouache, and acrylic

Bid on this ACEO!

Louis ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.

The tormented and sensitive vampire Louis from Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Reflection ACEO


2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.


An ACEO of a man deep in thought as the sun sets behind him.

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The Lady Elizabeth

4 x 6 inches, watercolour, gouache and gold ink, 2008.

A portrait of Elizabeth I , the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, as a young woman.


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PINK ENGLISH ROSES PAINTING


Another in my series of vintage English roses, inspired by the lovely roses created by David Austin. Painted in watercolor, naturally! I just love painting these roses!

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Edward VI


4 x 6 inches, watercolour, gouache and gold ink, 2008.
A portrait of the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. He became King in 1547, aged 9, and died in 1553.