Steppin' Wolf

Oil painting on hardboard 6in. x 8in.
Another small oil sketch in my animal series.

Tasmanian Devil

Oil painting on hardboard 6in x 8in. SOLD
This small impressionistic oil painting is one of a series of animal works which I have been doing recently for some children.
The young boy is very interested in the Tasmanian Devil, so I decided to paint this for him.  Really happy with the progress I am making with my brushwork and very much enjoying the process.  I am using the "Ivory" range(flats) hand made by Rosemary & Co. in the UK., and they have had a huge impact on the way I am now painting, best brushes I have ever used!

Winter Wolf

Oil sketch on hardboard 6in. x 8in.
I really enjoyed doing this small impressionistic painting today, first time I have done something like this and I am very happy with the result.  Tried to keep everything loose and painterly and decided to abstract the background, so there is a bit of everything in there, lots of fun and experimentation.

My Little Chickadee

Small oil painting on hardboard of a Light Sussex hen  6in x 6in.

My husband and I have had a lot of poultry over the years, including Light Sussex, a particular favourite of mine.  We have also had Red Sussex and Speckled Sussex, very pretty chickens. they make great painting subjects.

Chicken And Lavender Still life

Oil on hardboard  6in. x 8in.

I recently found this little ceramic watering can so decided to put a few lavender blooms in it and add my favourite little chicken ornament, plus another tiny flower(not quite sure what it is) and paint this small still life.
Strong value contrasts and rich colours, my favourite combination.

A Calf Named Ivory

Small oil painting on hardboard 6in x 6in. SOLD
Loved painting this pretty calf, her mother is a black cow named Ebony and her sire is a large Hereford bull.
Ivory is mostly black and white but has the reddish Hereford colouring showing through her coat.

Grevillea Still Life

Small impressionistic still life featuring grevillea blossoms in various stages of development.
Oil painting on hardboard over a black ground 6in x 8in.
I love grevilleas as they attract so many nectar feeding birds, lots of pretty little honeyeaters.
I am able to watch them from my studio when I am painting, they bring me a lot of joy and remind me of our Creator.