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

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.