2025 shows and exhibitions
11th and 12th April - Cathedral Quarter Artisan Trail, Derby
4th and 5th May - Belper Arts Trail.
16 - 18th May, 10am - 4pm - Arts At The Folly at The Folly, Main Road, Lea DE4 5GJ, we can be found opposite the Coach House. This is my favourite show of the year. It takes place at my house and this year we have a line up of at least six fabulous artists who will be present to chat about their work. This is always a much loved and very friendly event with lots of cake consumed by everyone (and yes, we do offer GF and vegan cakes too). Judging by last year I would recommend arriving either fairly early or slightly later in the day as it was super busy over lunchtime. We are located very close to the popular Lea Gardens which will be in full bloom in May, so why not make a day of it! Tell everyone and bring a friend!
24th May- 1st June - TWASI exhibition at Nature in Art
24th - 26th May - Derbyshire Open Arts. See all my info here
Pet Portraits
from £150
I am delighted to offer custom portraits of your pet in pastels.
To create these portraits I work from photos. I prefer to have more than one photo, preferably high res, so that I can really ‘get to know’ the animal I am working on and also to cross reference colours etc to ensure accuracy. However, I know that in some cases a pet has passed away with very few photos left or a pet refuses to cooperate when he/she sees a camera (I have one that does that!), so am always willing to work with whatever reference material you have. I aim to capture the spirit of your pet and to that extent I do keep an open line of communication whilst I am working asking questions when required and giving regular updates on my progress. I have completed pet portraits and commissions for clients all around the world – if you require a price in a specific currency please just ask!
I work on Clairefontaine pastelmat paper generally measuring 30 x 40cm for a single pet. Your portrait will be sent mounted ready to frame (framing can be arranged upon request).
Pastel pet portraits cost £150 for a single pet (£225 for two pets, £260 for three pets) for more details, pricing for 4+ pets or larger size portraits - or to place an order - please email me.
Map Art
from £170 framed
I create animal artwork on vintage OS maps to commission - these make very unique gifts or keepsakes.
In most cases I will source the map and either work from a client's own photo reference or source my own depending on the animal required. The artwork is in mixed media (usually watercolours and pastels) and the finished piece is framed in a dark brown wooden frame (or to the client's preference).
Prices for framed map art start at £170 which will typically be for a finished piece measuring approximately 44 x 38cm (although the map will be cut to best show both the animal and the area required).
For more details, to discuss a potential commission or to place an order please email me.