This is a very special image for me as it was the very first painting that I was commissioned to produce. My client was a local business woman who wanted a painting of her daughter riding her beautiful grey pony while competing at one of the many clubs on the…
When I moved to the country it seemed like every other person owned a Jack Russell. They are 'one man' dogs - loyal, tough and faithful with a fearless and friendly personality. I hope I have captured some of this in my trio of Jack Russell paintings. Kate Collins.
I often take a walk on the beach at Balnarring and if I am out early enough I can occasionally catch a glimpse of some racehorses exercising on the sand. I captured this image one morning just as the sun was rising over Westernport Bay and I wondered if one…
Painting a tiger was exciting, daunting and quite riveting. My only regret is I didn't tackle the task sooner. It was certainly a challenge and I felt a great sense of responsibility throughout, as I was anxious not only to produce a beautiful painting but to render justice to a…
One of the first cows I painted in pastel. I thought the photograph I took lent itself to a more comical composition than a realistic one, given the way he looked down into the lense. He was very curious and nearly ate the camera! It was such a great pose…
This is an image of my beautiful Golden Retriever 'Brooke' as a puppy. She is such a character and I was very anxious to capture something of her delightful and playful nature in this painting. Emily Holsman.
I discovered this fellow while on holiday in country Victoria. I loved the fact he was so well camouflaged and silent, blending into the background. Linda Finch.
I often take a walk on the beach at Balnarring and if I am out early enough I can occasionally catch a glimpse of some racehorses being exercised. I captured this image one morning, just as the sun was rising over Westernport Bay and I watched transfixed as this beautiful…
This is such a wonderful scene and one I found very interesting and challenging to paint. Elephant features really are quite fascinating and they are truly the most stunning and majestic animals. Emily Holsman.
I captured this image on the outskirts of the Strathbogie township – while holidaying with my family in Victoria. We were riding our bikes around the town, exploring the area when this beautiful horse wandered over to the fence to say hello. Linda Finch.
I have recently started to paint Hares both in Watercolour and Pastel. I had blue in mind when I painted Hare-Head and wanted the finished work to look soft without 'over-painting.' Although It's quite Impressionistic, I think I have caught the glimpse in his eye and hope that everyone loves…
When I moved to the country it seemed like every other person owned a Jack Russell. They are 'one man ' dogs - loyal ,tough, and faithful with a fearless and friendly personality. I hope I have captured some of this in my trio of Jack Russell paintings. Kate Collins.
One of the many delightful aspects of visiting Balnarring Beach early in the morning is the fact I can occasionally catch a glimpse of a racehorse being exercised on the sand. I clambered over the sand dunes one day, chasing a better view of this elusive horse and rider. All…
Kiwi is one of the most famous Melbourne Cup winners of all time. He won the race in 1983 coming from last with a withering burst down the Flemington straight. He was trained by New Zealand dairy farmer ‘Snowy’ Lupton, who reportedly rode Kiwi while rounding up herds of cows…
This painting depicts my two beautiful Golden Retrievers ‘Brooke’ and ‘Meg.’ We were taking a walk on the beach at Apollo Bay and as you can imagine they were having an absolute ball. I was able to capture this image just as their attention was transfixed by something in the…
One morning, when I opened the back door, I was astonished to be staring into the eyes of a very pretty young cat. She made no attempt to run away and if anything seemed quietly confident. Either that or she hadn't seen food for a while. It wasn't long before…
A moody black and white cow who was very grumpy about me taking a picture. I wanted this one to be quirky but also more realistic, so I played around with the background laying pastel on top of a watercolour wash. With the cow itself, I wanted to portray some…
A friend has a farm with Herefords in Lancefield, Victoria. It was feeding time, late in the beautiful afternoon light, when we saw a hungry mother and calf nudging each other out of the way. Linda Finch.
My Golden Retriever Brooke does enjoy her creature comforts and even more so when I sit next to her. She will climb on top of me and insist that all my attention and affection is focused on her. Mind you what are best friends for? Emily Holsman.
When I moved to the country it seemed like every other person owned a Jack Russell. They are 'one man ' dogs - loyal ,tough, and faithful with a fearless and friendly personality. I hope I have captured some of this in my trio of Jack Russell paintings. Kate Collins.
My beautiful Border Collie - Milly. She has that purposeful sheep dog stare and I am convinced tennis balls are a substitute for sheep, as she has to have something in her mouth. Linda Finch.