Fallow deer

Life drawing on Sunday 10 June went well. However, even with a strategically placed table leg, the paintings of Dave (the model) are probably not suitable for a public blog.

Instead here is a cute painting of a group of Fallow Deer. It was painted with acrylics on Bockingford paper and measures around 12" by 9".

The aim was to paint in the style of Kirsten Harris. I have not been brave enough with the colours, and the temptation to blend the brush strokes was overwhelming. Nevertheless, I am quite pleased with it.

Japanese prints have always fascinated me. This painting is of an iris grown by Jean, and painted in the style of Hokusai. It measures approx 14" by 10"; St Petersburg White Nights paints were used on Bockingford paper.

It was suggested that the image would make a good greeting card.