Most of the commissions I receive are for dog portraits but occasionally I’m asked to do something a bit different. I was commissioned to paint this 120cm wide, acrylic on canvas to fit a particular space in the clients’ house. They love visiting Sidmouth and wanted a canvas of the seafront to be painted in …
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Latest Portrait Commission of Adorable Spaniel Puppies
Meet Hunter and Jet! I was commissioned to produce a portrait of these super cute black spaniels and I have to say that they were a joy to paint! A good friend of their owner commissioned the portrait as a surprise gift this Christmas. If you would like details of how to commission a portrait, …
A Pet Portrait makes a special Christmas Gift
Lorraine is already busy working on commissions in time for Christmas. If you would like to commission a pet portrait this Christmas, now is the time! Here is a recent portrait of ‘Bear’ looking totally adorable.
New Original Painting entitled Sidmouth Daisies
We’ve just received a new original painting in the shop. ‘Sidmouth Daisies’ is an acrylic on wood panel depicting the swathes of beautiful oxeye daisies on the cliffs above Jacob’s Ladder Beach in Sidmouth. The original probably won’t be around for long but we will have prints and greetings cards available too!
Beautiful Painting of Child on Beach
Our own artist, Lorraine Westwood has perfectly captured the innocence of childhood in her painting entitled, ‘Finding Seashells’. Bathed in golden light, this beautiful, original artwork is available in our shop. Lorraine has created the painting in acrylic on a modern, 40cm x 40cm block canvas. The original painting might not be around for long …
Original Paintings of Devon – ‘Bluebells at Blackbury Camp’
Situated near Colyton, East Devon, Blackbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort built in the 4th century. It is renowned for its spectacular show of bluebells, which carpet the grounds with violet in late Spring. Lorraine was so taken by the golden sunlight bursting through the trees in this magical setting that she was …
Beautiful Pet Portraits in Pastel
A portrait from earlier in the year – this lovely old fella is Reggie. A bit wobbly on his legs but still absolutely gorgeous.
Sidmouth Sea Fest, 20th May 2023
We’re looking forward to Sidmouth Sea Fest this weekend. The festival celebrates everything in, on and by the sea so, with that in mind, here are a few fused glass pieces to get us in the mood!
Cavapoo Portrait
Ruby the Cavapoo – the most recent pet portrait commission to leave the shop. Must admit I fell a little bit in love with the real Ruby.
Handmade Glass Gifts in Our Sidmouth Shop
We have received some gorgeous new pieces by Glennbo Glass this week. If you like the look of these, there are even more items in the shop!
Sidmouth Beach Canvas
‘Sidmouth Morning’, 120cm x 40cm. I’ve been meaning to paint this view of our beautiful little town for ages – finally got around to it! The original, painted on deep edge canvas, is available in the shop and we have framed giclée prints too.
Paintings of Sidmouth
I really enjoyed painting this large canvas (100cm x 70cm) of Jacob’s Ladder, Sidmouth. It left the shop yesterday but we do have giclée prints available.