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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

An abstract, textured backdrop of pastel shades and expressive strokes set off the raven which is executed largely in inderathene blue. The head of the bird is subtely modelled whilst the wings [...]

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