Mike

Last summer I tackled my first portrait,
Quite an important one, my son Mike, playing his beloved guitar before he took it of to Uni with him in September.
A personal challenge for me because I don't do faces so I had to get it right,no pressure ,  I am delighted with the result, everyone that knows him can instantly recognise him, will i do more, well my daughter is still waiting for hers, so watch this space.

Manchester 2016

I have been working on this painting on and off since about August, lacking a bit of inspiration I was just waiting for the right time to complete it, My Christmas paintings finished, and work starting on a big commission there was time enough to get working on it.I'm realy pleased how it's turned out, and as usual I have included some old bits of Manchester with the new.

Patrick

Taking a bit of time out from all the festivities recently I spent a bit of quiet time working on a small painting, having a rummage I came across some lovely textured paper ,something different to use for a change.

A typical autumn evening

Inspired by a sunset and a recent downpour, I stopped the car and took a few photos of the scene in front of me, this is what I came up with.

Christmas cards

Just taken delivery of a couple of prints, they are from my Winter/Christmas paintings.
They will also be available as Christmas cards very soon along with my Winter rooftop lino prints.

Stockport ,Winter rooftops

Goodwill Christmas Tree

I have really enjoyed painting these acrylic on board and may well try and get another small picture done if time allows...watch this space,

My new cards will be available from me at the Stockport Victorian Market 28th November and the local tourist and visitor attractions

Winter rooftops lino print

Winter lino print

Over the last few weeks I have been having another go at lino printing, taking some inspiration from the rooftops in Stockport I came up with an idea for a painting and a lino print. Its a time consuming project but very enjoyable and a bit messy, what's not to love.
The painting is finished and I will share soon, so for now here is a few pics of the lino print.

Halloween

I love this time of year, and even though my children are all grown up, I still love to get involved in the spooky goings on.This year I have made a 3 teir red velvet cake and decorated it with a sugar skull and chocolate cobwebs, taken all day, when I should have been catching up with some chores .The housework can wait for another day.