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P is for Peacock

I had my first request for an acrylic painting on canvas recently. Obviously not my first painting on canvas…that ship sailed in my teen years! A husband requested a gift voucher as a birthday present for his wife; she’s passionate about giraffes so this was the original plan. However, after discussing the painting with theContinue reading “P is for Peacock”

C is for Children

Happy New Year! Better saying it late than never! I’ve just completed my first commission of 2021; three gorgeous siblings. I’ve done quite a few human portraits in the last month and have definitely developed a preference for watercolours and coloured pencils due to the softer effects these materials produce. It’s funny really as I’veContinue reading “C is for Children”

C is for Christmas

Can’t believe it’s the 15th December! I’ve been steadily completing pet commissions for Christmas presents…two more to go (actually one is a human portrait!). I’ve put my Etsy shop (LindaRodgersArt) on holiday mode now as the Post Office are struggling with high demand and have delays and I’d hate for anyone to buy art fromContinue reading “C is for Christmas”

N is for Noodle

Being an artist who predominantly paints pets means I get to see some truly gorgeous animals with some utterly fabulous names. Noodle ticks both these boxes. The lady who commissioned him refers to Noodle as her Grandcat (which I am fully on board with!) and she gifted the artwork to her son for his birthday.Continue reading “N is for Noodle”

W is for Window

It’s a weird year. No two ways about it. I’m much quieter than I was last year as people seem to be anxious about spending in a bleak economic climate and with the second lockdown (England) imminent. Self-employment is precarious when life is normal but it borders on impossible during a pandemic. Teaching art andContinue reading “W is for Window”

S is for Shine21

I was asked by new charity Shine21 (check out their Facebook page) to design 2 artworks for their Christmas cards. Shine21 are raising funds to support families with under 5s who have Down Syndrome. Specialists and resources to help with communication and development are essential for these youngsters but expensive for the families. I haveContinue reading “S is for Shine21”

# is for #drawingaugust2020

This is my second year of #drawingaugust. I complete a new drawing every day of the month, exploring and experimenting with various subjects, media and techniques. It’s quite a commitment especially as my ‘normal’ day job of painted pet/wildlife commissions continues alongside. But I do love it. Drawing is really therapeutic (for me, I’m sureContinue reading “# is for #drawingaugust2020”

H is for Horse

I absolutely adore horses. Art and horses were my two great passions as a child and I spent many happy hours of my life riding and drawing. I was thrilled to be asked to paint a horse recently. A gorgeous grey called Cracker who had sadly just passed away. The photo chosen to work fromContinue reading “H is for Horse”

C is for Collection

Art looks great displayed in collections. Whether this be a pair, a trio, a foursome or much larger quantities and whether the sizes and frames match or clash, it’s always about personal preference. I was recently commissioned to produce four African wildlife paintings, all with white backgrounds and in a landscape format. This was aContinue reading “C is for Collection”

F is for Family

Wow it’s June! Despite the days and weeks feeling longer whilst living in lockdown I still can’t believe it’s the start of Summer. It’s raining today as well after the warmest UK Spring on record…go figure! As well as missing all the usual weekend social events with friends and family, I’ve missed so many birthdaysContinue reading “F is for Family”