"Lucy" - This is a recent commission by artist Paul Barfoot. His client loves sharks and wanted an original piece. "Lucy" is a great white shark, pictured in an imaginary environment.
Yellow Fin 2
From a photo taken on Mnemba Island, Zanzibar.
120x40cm, acrylic on canvas.
Seven Sisters. Herring gulls soaring like kits over Seaford Beach, within view of the famous Seven Sisters cliffs. 1200x400mm acrylic on canvas
Malkia
"Queen" in Swahili. From a photo taken on the Serengeti.
50x40cm, acrylic on canvas
Seeking Solitude
80x30cm, acrylic on canvas
Seven Sisters, water colour
Joto (Swahili for Heat). Acrylic on box canvas, framed, 80x30cm.
Lasair (Gaelic for Fire). Acrylic on box canvas, framed, 80x30cm.
Tanwen (Welsh for White Fire). Acrylic
on box canvas, framed, 80x30cm.
Mika
Mika is an elderly collie who lives in Australia. She is a much loved companion, edging towards the end of her days. Her owner's family commissioned a portrait as a lasting memory of her. Sadly, she now has cataracts, so I replaced her eyes with younger versions!
30x30cm acrylic on canvas. Commission
"Time is running out". Description: A collage over acrylic painting on board, with clear resin over the water area, representing the state of the oceans. The clock at the top is an actual working clock - as long as the battery lasts!
Title: FIN
120cm x 40cm, mixed media on canvas
A collage depicting the predicament of the oceans. Plastic production is massively exceeding recycling and recouperation, and marine life is choking on our rubbish. Plastic waste has now been found in the deepest trench in the ocean. We can no longer claim ignorance. £ POA. (Potentally free to a relevant organisation for the purpose of awareness building or PR.)
"Porpoise Bay"
Sunset over this beautiful bay in Curio, Catlins, Southlands, New
Zealand. A few hours prior, Hector's dolphins had been playing in the surf. The
peach colours are caused by the bush fires in Australia, some 5 hours flight
away. 120x40cm acrylic paint on box canvas
Waverley Beach, New Zealand.
80x30cm. Acrylic paint on canvas.
"Space" 80x30cm. Acrylic paint on canvas
Based upon Waverley Beach, New Zealand . A commission to produce a peaceful
scene with
warm colours.
50x40cm, acrylic on canvas
Waves on wood - acrylic over oak faced plywood. Various sizes and colours.
"Can we have our ball back?"
Lara and Izzie await the return of their ball from the swimming pool! These two live in Kerikeri, New Zealand. The painting was a gift for the owners' hospitality during our stay.COMMISSION
"Nellie" 30x30cm acrylic on canvas.
Nellie is a charming little shih tzu, who lives in Brittany. This picture will be going to her owners in time for Christmas. Ask about animal portraits.COMMISSION
"Claud" 30x24 inches, acrylic on canvas .
"Otto"
Acrylic on black card, 30x30cm. A "negative
space" painting, allowing the card to show through as the black
areas. Otto is a German short haired pointer, caught here in a "leave me
alone" moment. Please enquire about animal portraits. COMMISSION
"Percy" A4 sized acrylic on black card.
Percy is a lurcher cross,
pictured here chasing his ball at speed! COMMISSION
"Rigby"
30x30cm, acrylic on box canvas. Rigby is a lazy but lovable old hound. I love the relaxed
pose but the alertness in his eyes. This picture is destined for his owner in
New Zealand. Please ask about animal portraits. COMMISSION
"Evil Nigel"
800x300mm acrylic on canvas
"Rosie" A female herring gull. The red patch on her beak indicates that she has chicks to feed. They will tap on that patch to receive food from their mother. She accepted food from my fingers - a very unusual and special interaction.
70x60cm, acrylic on canvas.
Great Blue Heron. From a photograph by Christopher Barfoot.
75x50cm. Acrylic paint on canvas.
Title: Sid
50x40cm. Acrylic paint on canvas
Sid is the resident male mute swan on the Runnymede stretch of the
Thames. He leaves nobody in doubt as to who is the boss around here!
Loving Couple. Acrylic paint on plywood
"Madagascar" 800x300mm acrylic on canvas
Silky. "Silky sharks have a typical shark shape and beautiful colouring.
In common with virtually all sharks, they are totally harmless to
humans.
75x60cm acrylic paint on canvas.
"Help
me!" (Original painting sold, prints available)
As a diver and environmentalist I adore these majestic masters of the oceans. I hope mankind will wake up in time to realise what we are doing to them.
60cm x 50cm, acrylic paint on canvas.
"Regatta 2" 50x40cm, acrylic on canvas.
Thames racing skiffs in the early morning sunlight.
(Limited edition prints
available.
"Regatta 1"
Acrylic on canvas, 60x50cm. The traditional Thames skiffs are lined up in the early
morning sunshine, ready to race. They show the scars of battles, with parts
replaced or repaired over many years of competition. These beautiful craft are
testament to the boat builders' skill. (Limited edition prints available.
"Skiff Shovers" Thames racing skiffs compete in regattas throughout the summer months.
Racing is fast and furious! 40x50cm,
acrylic on canvas.(Limited edition prints available.
"Cote Sauvage" Acrylic on canvas 50x40cm
The Cote Sauvage is on the west coast of the Quiberon peninsula in Brittany, where the Atlantic crashes into the rocky cliffs. On this stormy day, the waves were truly magnificent!
"Reef"
30x30cm, acrylic on box canvas. A "triple pour" technique, to create the image
of a reef seen from underwater. The reef seems to be bursting with life - as it
should be!