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 .

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!

Pepe le Peu

Hi there, here is my 'secret' commission, which is no longer a secret as it was a Christmas present for a client's husband.  I'm really pleased as I was told the recipient loved it.

To see the progression of the painting from the intial drawing to the finished piece, please visit http://www.benjablue.com/pepe.html .

Lady Blue

I have started another painting of Jemima reclining on a blue cushion, and I thought I'd give you a sneak preview of how it is coming along.  However, she will have to go on the backburner for a little while as I have a secret commission to undertake which I will eventually be able to post here when the recipient recieves it as a gift.

'Geisha Girl' wins the prestigious Rheged Award at the Lake Artists Society Summer Exhibition 2012

I am very excited and proud that 'Geisha Girl' has not only been accepted into the Lake Artists' Society Summer Exhibition 2012, but has also won the prestigious Rheged Award for the best figurative painting by an artist under 35 years of age.

The Summer Exhibition runs from the 28th July to the 5th September from 10.30 am to 5 pm every day, at the Village Hall in Grasmere, LA22 9TA. Visit www.lakeartists.org.uk for more information about the exhibition. Visit www.benjablue.com/geishagirl.html for more information about 'Geisha Girl'.

'Geisha Girl' in Lakes Artists' Society Exhibition

I am really excited and proud that my painting 'Geisha Girl' has made it into the prestigious Lake Artists' Society Exhibition 2012.  The Summer Exhibition runs from the 28th July to the 5th September from 10.30 am to 5 pm every day, at the Village Hall in Grasmere, LA22 9TA. Visit http://www.lakeartists.org.uk/ for more information about the exhibition.  Visit www.benjablue.com/geishagirl.html for more information about 'Geisha Girl'.

'Geisha Girl' will be available to buy at the exhibition for £395.

Dog Rose

I've just added a new painting to the website: 'Dog Rose'.  You can see its progression at http://www.benjablue.com/dogrose.html