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Studio news: February 2014
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Sunday, 16 February 2014. Mutley and Rosie live in Spain, the sun was casting a strong shadow on Mutley's chest, so definitely not the UK. They were commissioned as a surprise birthday present, which seems to be developing into a bit of a theme lately. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. The Drawing Year - end of year exhibition. The Paintings Of Jason de Graaf. Painting of the week for October 18, 2016.
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Studio news: Teddy & Bounce, Jack Russell double portrait
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Tuesday, 31 March 2015. Teddy and Bounce, Jack Russell double portrait. Labels: animal pet portrait. Watercolour painting of dogs. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Watercolours, oils, charcoal or pencil. Realistic, hand painted bespoke art of people places and things. For more information, or to make a commission, please visit www.marionsimkins.co.uk. View my complete profile. The Drawing Year - end of year exhibition.
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Studio news: July 2014
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Saturday, 19 July 2014. Rocky and Butch, Watercolour. Rocky and Butch" were commissioned commissioned as a special 70th birthday present. Normally, when I photograph pets for a commission, I take lots and lots of photos, zooming in on the details, so I have plenty of images to refer to once the painting is underway. I hope you like them. Monday, 14 July 2014. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Rocky a...
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Studio news: July 2015
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Monday, 27 July 2015. Henry - a very gentle border collie. Labels: Dog pet portrait. Shaun, working police dog Alsatian. Dad had some lovely presents, but of course we saved the dog portrait until last. He, and everyone else thought that it was really beautiful. I guess your ears might have been burning at that moment! Black and white painting. Black and white portrait. Dixie - 18 month old Spaniel. I’ve already g...
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Studio news: December 2014
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Monday, 29 December 2014. Inca, Beanie and Lily. Inca Beanie and Lily, Watercolour on paper 23"x 33". The above portrait was commissioned as a surprise christmas present. A secret photo session was arranged, and then the fun began. It can be challenging photographing one pet at times, to photograph three dogs required a lot of help (thank you John and James) and a lot of patience, for them and for me. The first portrait...
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Studio news: September 2014
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Thursday, 4 September 2014. Painting in progress and charcoal and chalk study. Note to self - next time, make life easier and use the proper paper! Charcoal and chalk study for main painting. Drawing completed and first washes laid in. I will be posting another picture of this painting soon. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. The Drawing Year - end of year exhibition. The Paintings Of Jason de Graaf.
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Studio news: Dixie - 18 month old Spaniel
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Monday, 27 July 2015. Dixie - 18 month old Spaniel. Meet Dixie, an 18 month old spaniel who looks incredibly regal, with the most hypnotic eyes! Her portrait was also a special birthday present but not a surprise. Although I love surprises, it was great to be able to discuss all the various options and to hopefully arrive at a decision for the portrait that is exactly what the recipient had in mind. Henry - a very gentl...
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Studio news: Dizzie & Ted - Working sketches
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Tuesday, 31 March 2015. Dizzie and Ted - Working sketches. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Watercolours, oils, charcoal or pencil. Realistic, hand painted bespoke art of people places and things. For more information, or to make a commission, please visit www.marionsimkins.co.uk. View my complete profile. The Drawing Year - end of year exhibition. The Paintings Of Jason de Graaf. Dizzie and Ted - Working sketches.
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Studio news: May 2014
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Saturday, 17 May 2014. Work in progress photos of Milo and Charlie. It has been very busy in the studio, consequently I have not posted recently. The surprise commission is now finished and being mounted as I type. Meanwhile, I have been making the most of this glorious weather, and moved my studio outside! First layer of watercolour to establish light and shade. First glaze on the eyes. Adding shaping to their noses.
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Studio news: March 2015
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Keep up to date with my latest paintings and follow your commission as it progresses. Tuesday, 31 March 2015. Dizzie and Ted - Working sketches. Teddy and Bounce, Jack Russell double portrait. Labels: animal pet portrait. Watercolour painting of dogs. Monday, 2 March 2015. Charlie - Bull Mastiff. I can't quite believe that we are now into March. Where does the time go? I am falling behind in my admin duties so will try to make time for more regular updates. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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