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Kiwi on Tryfan

Funny how we get anxious about things when there is no need at all, isn’t it? But I was anxious. Concerned that he might not like it. I really wanted him to like it…to get a lot of pleasure out of it. It had been done just for him. If you are allowed favourite uncles, then […]

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Pensive Dancer (ii)

Happy with the eyes where the soul shows through, it’s time to fill in some of the facial features… Move through to the body… Then once his basic form is complete, the deepest darks and consequent tones must be evaluated and filled in. This painting was done using Permanent Indian Ink as a wash like […]

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Surf’s Up

‘Brilliant’ is the only word to describe it! A weekend using friend’s holiday home at Papamoa Beach with all five kids joining us. Perfect blue skies Laughing and telling stories Food, shopping… and great surf! Watching all the kids out further in the water enjoying each other’s company, my Darling Dearest and I exchanged that happy parental […]

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Pensive Dancer

“The eyes are the most important thing”‘ they say. So that is where I decided to start. Could I capture the look in his eyes? My friend, Jessica Saxton, had caught the moment perfectly with her lens. She’s a brilliant young journalist who gets to travel to all sorts of places and capture the moments […]

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