I am very excited to have been accepted into Visual Art Network. My love for art began at an early age and was my favourite subject at school. It wasn't until I took early retirement in 2017 that I dusted down my art materials and start again. I joined my local art society in Wem. This gave me inspiration to improve my art and within 12 months I started to sell some of my work and receive more commissions. In 2024, my best year so far I completed 12 commissions and sold twelve pieces at an exhibition in October.
Majority of my work is completed in chalk pastels on pastelmat. I favour the opportunity of painting Dogs and Cats. When I receive a commission, if at all possible I like to have the opportunity to meet the animal. This enables me to understand the persona and character of the subject and I am told always shines through in my finished piece.
D&C Artwork is my facebook page, which has grown with interest and receives work from this.
I am now looking for further inspiration to take me to the next level. I feel sure VAN will help me to achieve this.