A friend suggested I did some. "What about aceos?" she said. "Um..." "They are so cute, and they can sell well." "Yeah," I said. "I'll look into it." What I actually meant was - I have no idea what you are talking about. So I came home and hit Google. ACEOs are artist trading cards… Continue reading Aceos – what?
Category: Illustration
Introducing ‘Morrow
I finally finished the portrait. This is 'Morrow and she is an A3 pencil drawing.
Painting – is it like riding a bike?
That was the question that flowed around my mind this afternoon. I haven't picked up a paintbrush in six years. Today I did. And the result is nowhere near finished but I am pleased. It looks like it will be a fairly decent painting... At least I hope it is going to be. This will… Continue reading Painting – is it like riding a bike?
My first illustration commission!
Yesterday someone actually asked my to draw something for publication! The Lampeter Review has asked for a portrait of Dylan Thomas. This year is the 100th anniversary of his birth and here in Wales there are a number of celebrations. No money has exchanged hands but the publicity will be good. Now all I have… Continue reading My first illustration commission!
Cold Turkey
I stopped dead. Picked up all the paraphernalia and put it in the cupboard. One day you could see what I did and the next it was as if the occupation had never even existed... I'm not talking about drugs or anything damaging. Instead it was the art. Six years ago I put all the… Continue reading Cold Turkey
That huge project is coming along well.
So the portrait is slowly growing. Here it is so far...
A fail for a competition
This drawing didn't get anywhere so I thought I'd share it. You can buy it here. Otherwise - just enjoy. Mika - Grace Kelly Pencil
Why I’m D
If you look at my art work you won't find a signature... Nothing but a letter. D Why a D? Well, my nephew is only two and he can't say Kate. Instead he calls me Dee. So I sign all my artwork D. I suppose it is my pet name. And my very first nickname.
Taking a big bite
I have a feeling I have bitten off more than I can chew... I have decided to go for the Mall Galleries National Portrait Competition. I don't expect to get anywhere near the winner but to just be selected would be great. Only problem is that it closes on the 13th of February... Wish me… Continue reading Taking a big bite
Today’s illustration…
...isn't finished. Almost there, but will take another day. Still you can see that it is Colin Baker as Doctor Who.
Kate Murray - Cleaver 