A Welsh Prince built Powis Castle in the thirteenth century. Following the end of the Welsh Wars (1282) and for his loyalty to Edward I, the King permitted Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn to begin building Powis Castle circa 1283.
This whole idea was spurred on by an old refurbished victorian frame I recently bought that had some lovely detailing with an oval window in the centre. It had been lying around, waiting for me to paint a portrait that would fit.
Gwyn Cole is a local film maker, originally from Zimbabwe. He studied in the US and now lives in Newtown, just down the road from my studio. He is incredibly passionate about what he does and I am very happy to present this short film which he was inspired to make about me following my dream to become an artist.
I’ve had this exciting portrait painting project in mind for a long time now. A painting of my Father ‘The Artist Blacksmith’. Working by the forge with the soft glow from the fire dancing around the room.
A big thank you to everyone who came to sit for their ‘Alla Prima’ oil sketch following the open studio day last month.
This week I have had the pleasure of painting a portrait of Julia during the mornings. Then proceeding to teach her still life painting during the afternoons.
This week I have been finishing a Self Portrait I started a few weeks ago.
Inspired by my friend Henrietta at art school who was painting herself in motion I wanted to give it a go myself but with my own twist.
The 3rd short video so far, following the progress while I paint a portrait of Don from life, making best use possible of the barn as a small studio. this video covers sittings 4-6....
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