Original Pastels

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 [...]

A pastel painting of a Black Winged Stilt 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 a pheasant stood in snow, subtle strokes of pastel describe the form and colours of the bird and the light on its plumage. Produced with Winsor and Newton soft pastels and [...]

A pastel painting of a Mountain Hare in the snow, the minimalist treatment of its body fur contrasts with the subtle details of its delicately modelled head and ears. Produced with Winsor and [...]

'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 wren perched on a snow covered teasel, the delicate modelling of the plumage contrasts with the simple application of snow as a texture on the teasel. Produced with Winsor and [...]

A delicate pastel of a robin amid a snow flurry. This pastel image has been used for the 2017 Christmas cards available on this website. Size 297x210 cm on Murano paper. SOLD

A pastel painting of a Coal Tit perched on a snow covered branch laden with berries. The delicate modelling of the bird's plumage contrasts with the simple application of snow as a texture on the [...]