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My Top 5 Drawings of 2023
Is it a tad self indulgent to delve into retrospectives in January? Perhaps, but after having single womanly created the magic of Christmas for my own family, I’ll allow myself a look back at my year in art to feel like I am something more than a very imperfect parent
Naked As The Day She Was Drawn: Nude Commissions
Here’s an illustrated answer to one of your most frequently asked quotations.
Does she do nude commissions?
The short answer is yes. She does.
However. This only applies to tasteful or meaningful compositions. Let’s put it this way: if this looks like it would easily belong on OnlyFans, I’m not likely to accept the commission
Barking Mad: I’m Doing Dog Portraits
Who would have though a few years ago that Minimal Woman (that’s my superhero name) would be spending countless hours tackling the hirsute minutiae of dog portraits – and, crucially, love every second of it? I wouldn’t have put any money on it
Top tips for drawing minimalist portraits
And for my next trick, I’m going to take you on a private guided tour of the House of Minimalism.
I know from experience many of you enjoy having a go at creating portraits in my style, because it looks so easy. And I very much enjoy seeing the results
New Magazine Interview: Transliving International
I won’t be quite done celebrating Pride Month until I’ve shared this interview I did for Trans Living International Magazine
Dolly Parton Minimal Pencil Portrait
I don’t think I’ve spoken about this before, but I tend to immerse myself in the pursuit of getting to know my subject while I’m drawing their portrait. And yes, i will project like hell and make up my own stories when I’m commissioned to draw people I know little to nothing about
Tips and Tricks to Get The Best Possible Portrait Commission
If you’ve considered commissioning a picture from me, the first thing you must know is I’m going to do my very best to ensure the result is me at my pencil finest. Here are a few tips to make sure you do get the best of me
Anne Frank Portrait
As I grow older and life gifts me experiences of all kinds, I am starting to become artistically attracted to a very different breed of subject. Consciously or not, I’m choosing people with a profound understanding of freedom, or lack thereof
Faces and Words: Inspirational Quote Portraits
Who among us hasn’t looked to the sagacity of those who came before us in time of need? Your girl is no different. When I feel mentally drained, or the rats of self-doubt gnaw at my heel, I’ll usually head straight to YouTube for a dose of Maya Angelou’s mellifluous voice to lift me out of my mediocrity
Art Study Resources for Students
Every year – for quite a few years now – I get lots of emails from GCSE and A level students who are doing coursework or writing papers about my work – mostly here in the U.K., sometimes abroad. Now my own kids are growing up and I have a bit more time, let me mother hen you properly and collect a few useful resources