Original Pastels

'Forever Autumn' is a striking female silhouette based upon inspiration and observation. The vibrancy of the Winsor and Newton pastels and Derwent Pastel Pencils make this unattractive and modern [...]

An original pastel painting of a barn owl in flight based upon sketchbook studies from life whilst on the Isle of Mull; the owl's head is still and focused whilst the wings are interpreted so as to [...]

A pastel painting of a pied avocet wading in water, its reflection clearly mirroring the form and colours of the bird and the light from the water on its plumage. Produced with Winsor and Newton soft [...]

A dynamic pastel of a hare in motion. A range of techniques are evident in this pastel in order to portray the textures and features of the hare; the ears are carefully blended to provide a soft, [...]

A pastel painting of an Oystercatcher walking amongst small pools, the light on its plumage hghlighting subtle details. Produced with Winsor and Newton soft pastels and Derwent Pastel pencils to [...]

A pastel painting of a White Rumped Sandpiper wading in water, its reflection clearly mirroring the form and colours of the bird and the light from the water on its plumage. Produced with Winsor and [...]

A pastel painting of an Oystercatcher wading, the light on its plumage highlighting subtle details of its tightly knit feathers. Produced with Winsor and Newton soft pastels and Derwent Pastel [...]

This pastel painting was inspired by a close encounter with a barn owl in torchlight. We stood watching each other for some minutes! Only white pastel has been used in order to give a 'moonlit' [...]

A pastel of a barn owl based upon sketchbook and photographic evidence from a recent holiday in Scotland. Pastel has a luminosity of pigment that lends itself perfectly to the treatment of the [...]