Walking the dog on Skegness beach at Christmas, I came across this lovely looking Van Gogh-esque skyline...

I have recently finished illustrating my first ever children's book written by my friend and author. A few have been printed and it should eventually get publish in 2018, so looking forward to reaping

A couple of watercolour paintings I've recently been commissioned to do for a children's book, it's called "Don't forget to Dream" and will be published at the end of 2017. It's safe to say that

I think for a lot of artists the hardest part of producing work is the struggle in knowing what to paint. When we first pick up a pencil or paintbrush we learn how to draw, we learn perspective, depth

Yesterday I was out and about in Sherwood Pines, Notts with my Pug and my other half. Stopped for a cuppa and sketch.. Frasier eyes up the Twirl (don't think so pal!) Here he comes..... Started to rain,

My other half is becoming the main feature in my sketchbooks lately.. Blue and black pencil / watercolour wash Fraiser the Pug and Lyndsay From my recent trip to Lincoln, up 'steep hill' Camping trip to

A couple of Months ago I was commissioned to illustrate a kids book. I've never done this before so wasn't sure to go ahead with it so thought I'd share my experience with the Steemit world.. Here goes!

A quick pen and watercolour sketch I did of two great parts of my life....

Last week I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick sketch I did in that pub using watercolour and pen, roughly layering the areas paint down

Has society ever run you into the ground? Really messed with your mental state with its ideas of what is the right and wrong way to live? What the correct next step for you is. Is this is your life or

Yesterday I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick sketch I did in that pub using watercolour and pen, roughly layering the areas paint down

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When I was 15 I held my first art exhibition at the local library, this was during the Myspace days when all I was interested in was looking cool and going to gigs, a few years before the birth of Facebook.

I don't usually draw animals but last year I was commissioned to paint someones dog for her new husbands birthday which I gladly agreed to. It was my first ever commission so was happy to make a bit of

Listen, keep it simple. When drawing out and about use as little as possible in terms of equipment. I need it to be quick easy and accessible. I usually like to sketch busy places, train stations, bus

An artist lacking motivation. Sound familiar? It happens to everyone in all walks of life, you lose motivation, inspiration and drive. Especially if you’re an artist, writer, musician etc. The lucky ones

Norfolk coastline. Drawing using just a simple pen line can be very effective. I also find it to be great drawing practice as it really makes you look at and analyse your subject matter closely and accurately

Charcoal of a Woman, 2012. When I started drawing again regularly (around 2011) charcoal was my go to medium. It's the medium I would recommend to people starting to draw/not confident with drawing for

Hello! My name's Sam and this is my first ever post on steemit, it's nice to meet you! I am an illustrator and artist and will be posting mainly pictures of my artwork that I want to share with the online