Violas

I've added a new page to the website in the gardening section about one of my favourite little plants, violas.

Wheelhouse Dogs Feedback

Here are the lovely comments I received from Caroline Jones who commissioned 'Wheelhouse Dogs':

'Kelly painted my two dogs and Buddy the cat from pictures I'd supplied her with. Not only did she get their likeness down to a 't', she was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend commissioning Kelly to create something special for a loved one.'

The Mona Canina

The Mona Canina

Hi there. I'm so pleased to show you my latest painting now that it's finished. I've added a vase of apple blossom flowers and stonework lettering which reads 'CANINA' - the Latin word for dog. Thus I have rechristened it 'The Mona Canina'! Let me know what you think.

If you'd like to see how the painting came about, please visit my website at www.benjablue.com. Alternatively you can join my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kellyarcherpetportraits .

Joey's Progress

My painting of Joey is really coming along, although there is still a lot of work left to do.  The background is next, which will be full of apple blossom.  You can also follow the progress of this painting and others on my facebook page at www.facebook.com/kellyarcherpetportraits .

Wheelhouse Dogs

Here is the finished watercolour painting which has gone to get mounted before delivery to the client. 

Unfortunately this will be the last commission on my easel for at least two months due to the house move, but in our new place I will have my own dedicated art room with the addition of Woden and Thor the degus and Bebs the rat in one corner.  I can see that not much painting will getting done when they join me in my art haven!

To see the full progression of this painting, visit http://www.benjablue.com/wheelhousedogs.html , or join me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kellyarcherpetportraits .

Wheelhouse Dogs

My other paintings are currently on hold whilst I work on this commission of two old greyhounds and their ginger feline companion who all live on a houseboat!  I imagine that must be an interesting way to live.

Also, we are currently in the process of moving house, so if I don't get round to blogging too often in the next couple of months you will understand why I'm sure!

Feedback

I just received this lovely message from the family of Pepe:

'Kelly painted a beautiful picture of our cat, Pepe (above). She has captured the personality and essence of our much-loved pet. We are delighted.'


- Bronwen Walkingshaw, Cumbria, UK