Original Pastels

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 a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias Crocus). Produced with Winsor and Newton soft pastels and Derwent Pastel pencils to add the finer details of the wings. Pastel on Murano [...]

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 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 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 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 [...]