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INSPIRATION

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James Gunn Portraits at Croxteth Hall

September 30th, 2019|Inspiration|

Inspirational Places – Hoghton Tower, Lancashire

July 7th, 2016|Inspiration|

Romney, Reynolds and Raeburn

April 15th, 2016|Art Galleries, Inspiration|

Portraits at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

April 7th, 2016|Art Galleries, Inspiration|

Inspirational Places – Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire

March 17th, 2016|Inspiration|

Royal Portraits at Buckingham Palace

August 20th, 2015|Inspiration, Portraits|

George Romney Portraits at Abbot Hall Art Gallery

January 29th, 2015|Art Galleries, Inspiration, Portraits|

70 Years of Pauline at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery

January 9th, 2015|Art Galleries, Inspiration, Portraits|

Military Portrait Paintings at Stirling Castle

December 18th, 2014|Inspiration, Portraits|

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I’ve had a mad busy few weeks in the run up to C

I’ve had a mad busy few weeks in the run up to Christmas working on some super portrait commissions and my next portfolio project. While I can’t share any of these recent works with you just yet, here’s a time-lapse of my military portrait commission from earlier in the year, condensed down to just 1 minute! I hope you enjoy seeing a glimpse into how I approach portraits like this. Please do let me know what you think!

This little triptych was great fun to paint! Entit

This little triptych was great fun to paint! Entitled "Southgate You're the One," the painting tells the story of Gareth Southgate’s rollercoaster England career through retro collectible figurines which work as portraits within a still life.⁠
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Southgate You’re the One⁠
Oil on canvas⁠
6″ x 4″ x 3 (triptych)⁠
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The painting is part of my Football is Still Life project where I explored themes and narratives associated with historic and retro football memorabilia and fan cultures. Check out my latest posts for more from this project.⁠

Here is another classic football shirt that I pain

Here is another classic football shirt that I painted from life. Swipe across for a few progress shots and a video pan of the final painting.⁠⠀
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Crowned Champions⁠⠀
Oil on canvas⁠⠀
8” x 10”⁠⠀
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Crowned Champions features the iconic Crown Paints sponsored shirt of a team who dominated English football in the 1980s.⁠⠀
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The painting is from my “Football is Still Life” project. Please check out my website for more in this series that explores retro football memorabilia in oil paint.⁠⠀

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Pet Portrait Commissions

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Southgate You’re the One Exhibited at the Grundy Art Gallery

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“I can’t believe it, I’m absolutely stunned by the painting. It’s so realistic! Gary has captured the likeness of Betty perfectly. We will cherish the portrait forever.”

Mrs Jane Clarke

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