These two painting have been selected for inclusion in this years annual Art in the Gardens at Sheffield. Its the biggest of its kind in the North and will have thousands of artworks on display over the weekend starting September 3rd, well worth a visit;o)
"Betty" 20" x 24" oil on canvas
"Piggy in the Middle" 20" x 30" Oil on canvas
I think the biggest thing for me as an artist is capturing the personalities of the animals and making it fun. My experiments at the moment involve simplifying the drawings and adding more colour as I think this is the natural way for me to achieve what I want. Im quite happy with these two paintings, but I seem to contradict myself regularly so things may change in the next few months!
I think that ones style of painting evolves and changes, sometimes coming full circle back to where one started, developing a unique style is something that you have certainly done and in my humble opinion it is not an easy thing to do (something I'm struggling with)
ReplyDeleteTwo cracking paintings were chosen for the exhibition, I'm sure they will have red dots on them before the end of the show!
i like that sweet little piggy, so cute and they will be perfect for the show.
ReplyDeleteLove the color in these and most definitely feel the personality of your subjects!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing little creatures! beautiful color work. i'm sure these will be sold immediately! Good luck and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSam- congratulations for being selected. I'm sure your work will make a solid impression. Love these pieces. You give your animals so much personality.
ReplyDeleteSam..you are incredible! These two are perfectly painted. Piggy is too cute! Congratulations on the show and I don't think you'll have too much trouble selling them.! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHey Diana, I understand what you are saying, I think experimenting is the only way, and your right it does evolve. You might think you are struggling with a style but Im confident that I could spot one of your cat paintings...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra hope so! Thanks a lot for your visit Maria!
Many thanks Suzanne and Lokelani! I'l keep my fingers crossed Hilda, cheers;)
I wish I could come to the show to see these in person! They are just gorgeous - wonderful colour.
ReplyDeleteLove them both and the piggy is so cute.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation and Good Luck...I am sure you will sell. Great work as always.
Comme toujours j'ai envie de leur faire de gros bisous à vos animaux...!!
ReplyDeleteJe comprends que vous ayez envie d'évoluer... ais je crois que l'évolution se fait petit à petit, malgré soi... car si votre peinture évolue c'est que vous aussi vous évoluez... je pense!
Merci pour votre gentil mail. J'ai essayé mais n'ai pas encore réussi à avancer pour joindre mes photos dans ce site. Je ne désespère pas, je ne suis pas très douée en informatique!!!
Gros bisous
You certainly do capture the personalities of all your wonderful animals Sam and they do look fun. No surprises that your artworks were selected for the exhibition and all the best with it too!!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat news Sam. They are great pieces and should be a big hit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comment on my art blog.
Congrats on the inclusion Sam! And WOW are these two paintings gorgeous! I LOOOOVE those piggies. Such personality! You have such a gift.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those piggies :)
ReplyDeleteDelightful as always.
☼ Sunny
P.S. Check out Mildred at B & B, if you get a chance.
Two stunning paintings Sam - love love love your animals.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Karen, Cheers Dors and thanks for your tips;o)
ReplyDeleteYes I think maybe its natural to change Martine-keep trying with the site it will be worth it)
Thanks a lot Karen, Gary and Crystal!
She is a beautiful Sunny great work)
Cheers Liz!
Sam, these are both so wonderful and the color palettes work so well together so I know they will show nicely with each other. Congratulations on the show! Your animal paintings are so full of heart.
ReplyDeleteAmazing paintings! I love your experiments and they way you keep evolving as an artist continually. Its such an inspiration for me.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
I'm so glad to have a new computer ..now I get to see all your amazing artwork again!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sam, on being selected!! These guys are so adorable..nice colors and full of personality..You won't have any problems selling these. Beautifully painted as always!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Sam. Your paintings are always whimsical and fun, AND so well done.
ReplyDeleteAwww nice photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam..found you on linkedin, love your work, those animals personality plus!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy, Vinayak, Timmy, Hilda, Liz and Karen!
ReplyDeleteBoth paintings are amazing. I love the blue in the background of the piggy painting.
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