TIMOTHY SUTTONGeneral news and chit-chat of what I have been up to in the studio and on the road.
Couple of new portraits fresh off the easel. They just take longer and longer to paint as my brushes get smaller and smaller, and the detail gets finer and finer. I’m always trying to make the next one better than the last, so it’s my own fault.
Anyway I hope you like them. Holly is fun little thing with gorgeous curly white fur and Dora was a challenge to paint, balancing the cool shaded areas with the golden highlights in her coat.
I’m very pleased with my latest two portraits, both commissioned by local resident Yvette: one of her pet Weimaraner ‘Ellie’ and the other of her son ‘William’.
Ellie was painted to my usual size, but William was painted twice size on a 70cm x 70cm square canvas, so quite a challenge. I have animated the progress from under painting to finished piece, which you might find interesting to watch below.
Say hello to Rufus, my latest dog portrait capturing the essence and charm of an endearing Irish Terrier. Painted in oils on a 40cm x 30cm canvas, this artwork aims to celebrate the breed’s distinctive character.
With its warm, earthy tones and detailed brushwork, I hope I have managed to bring to life the playful spirit and noble presence of this lovely animal. From the sleek, wiry coat to the expressive eyes filled with intelligence and curiosity, this breed is always a joy to paint.
The use of oils adds depth and richness to the piece, enhancing the textures and creating a lifelike representation of Rufus. The painting serves as a testament to the enduring bond between humans and their four-legged companions, as well as an homage to the unique beauty of the Irish Terrier.
I am very pleased with my two recent commissions fresh off the easel. The first portrait is of Freya, who lives in Vietnam. A bit of a long way for me to go, so I worked from a photograph on this one.
The second is of Malachi, a very exciteable Border Terrier who lives near Claygate. It took a while for him to calm down before I could take the photographs, but my patience eventually paid off.
The warning is to never work with children and animals but I think the results make it worthwhile.
Once again, both myself and Jennie Ing are excited to be showcasing our distinctive trade mark work at the Fountain Gallery near Hampton Court. One of us will be in the gallery every day.
Jennie works from her small garage studio in southwest London printing her many layered colourful linocuts on her treasured 175 year old albion press. She is a member of the Printmakers Council, Greenwich Printmakers and Southbank Printmakers, and has work in the V&A collection, Scarborough Art Gallery archives and private collections. www.jennieingart.co.uk
I will be at the gallery 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th and 19th (afternoon) of November. Look forward to seeing you.
It’s Art Fair season and I will again exhibiting at the Teddington Landmark Autumn Show Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October. Come find me on stand number 56.
Twice a year – Spring and Autumn – the Landmark Art Fairs provide a unique setting for individual artists that make high quality fine art to exhibit and sell their work direct to the public. No galleries, no dealers, just the artists themselves with a stunning array of painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics and more. Visitors can browse from an array of over 75 stands with artists from the local area and beyond. From watercolour paintings to textural ceramic sculptures.
