Some recent commissions

I was commissioned to do this portrait of her mums house by Susan...

...and her friend Jan's quirky cottage too taking in a number of different views...

I thought they turned out rather well and it was nice to have a break from drawing doggies!

Work in progress...

I have been working on this particular project for the best part of a year now and just don't seem to be able to get it finished as more urgent commissions have taken over. However this week I have been busily working away on illustrations that eventually they will lead to my next book entitled 'I love/hate my VW T25'. Here are a couple of illustrations I have so far completed. Watch this space for news of the finished article in the (hopefully) not too distant future...

More dogs!

I have finished the last portraits for 'Just Dogs', 19 dogs in 2 weeks, phew! below are the lovely Sam and Daisy and handsome Tiber

A pair of characters!

I have been over run with dog portrait commissions lately. This characterful pair are Cora and Bramble...

Successful dog drawing day!

I had a very enjoyable and successful day drawing doggies at 'Just Dogs' in Stockbridge, Edinburgh yesterday. We had a real eclectic mix of dogs, all of them were so full of personality I can't wait to get started on the final portraits! Here are a couple of quick sketches I did of Henry on the day...

Many thanks to Gemma and Jenny and all of the dogs and owners who came along on the day to support the event. So far we have raised a fantastic £150 to donate to 'Many tears' doggie rescue charity :)

Doggie drawing day at Just dogs

I am very excited to have been asked to do a day drawing dogs at 'Just Dogs' in Stockbridge. I will be there on Sunday August 7th from 11am until 5pm drawing customers dogs. You can book an appointment for you and your dog through Gemma and her lovely colleagues at 'Just Dogs' or drop in a photo with them if you cannot bring your dog on the day.

All the details can be found at the 'Just Dogs' website here:

http://www.justdogsshop.co.uk/news/306_pup-portrait-day-sun-7th-aug-at-just-dogs-hq

It should be a great day!

Edinburgh Mapped exhibition

I currently have a couple of drawings in this fabulous exhibition curated by Nicola Brooks. The exhibition has exciting work by lots of established and up and coming Edinburgh artists and the deli makes some super tasty nosh...