A Greyhound with his Old Master

I live and paint in a quiet village on the Norfolk Suffolk border, my tri-pawed rescue whippet, Eileen, a constant companion in my studio. No surprise then, that I love to paint dogs. I paint the dogs in oil, with a tiny brush, so they are detailed and intricate. This contrasts with the simpler block emulsion backgrounds which appeal to my appreciation of graphic art with its flat and bold colour. Just as important to me, is the environment and situations I paint the dogs in; I like to have a narrative in my work. But mostly I enjoy the character and personalities of the canines I paint – celebrating their differences and capturing their quirks.

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