Frida (on the log on the right) met up with her sisters today. @roma_woof sat on the log next to her and Cora who doesn't do sitting on logs but did win the longest tongue competition ๐ The 2 hours flew by talking Vizslas and watching the girls have fun
#familyreunion #wearefamily #sistersquad #dogonalog #wirehairedvizslasarethebest #wirehairedvizsla #hungarianwirehairedvizsla...
This portrait was a very generous thank you gift. The photos had to be snapped covertly so we only had quite a far away dark photo of him in his stable in a nice pose. Luckily I had some brighter ones to work from where I could see that his mane was not black as in this photo but he is more liver chestnut. The importance of plenty of photos !
Lovely Sunday morning at @sevensisterscountrypark followed by scrummy brunch in @saltmarshfarmhouse. We were annoyed at ourselves for not having any cash on us to leave a tip as the friendly, smiley service from the girls was so welcoming๐ The food was also delicious and we'll have to return as there were so many tempting things on the menu
๐Beautiful Ivy ๐ ready for gifting. Julia requested that I captured Ivy's notorious 'bangs' and lovely long eye lashes!
If you'd like your portrait to arrive ready to hang I am happy to organise framing for you with my lovely local framer Lee at Frameworks. We recommend choosing art glass as an upgrade. It's magic as you get no reflection so you can see all the detail and it has added UV protection...
Since I could hold a pencil I drew horses so it's always a pleasure to get a horse commission. I frustrated my art teacher at school so much because that's all I drew!
When I delivered this portrait on Saturday I got to meet 3 of these boys at their lovely home and I came away with a feeling of how absolutely content they were in their retirement from racing.
The mare to the left is Jez sadly also a memorial. Her owner describes her as a once in a lifetime horse ๐ฅฐ She is the mother of all four boys that will be around her when it's finished. That's Bouncer to right and Blue just started bottom left. He was the last foal and the only one from a different sire hence you will see later he's the only chestnut. They are hoping Blue might start eventing soon
Visiting relatives today....my great great grandad Horace Frenchs first wife Elizabeth died at just 23 years old ๐ฅ. The inscription reads ...
Her time was short and soon was spent
She to her parents was but lent
She in her bloom was fresh and gay
But like a rose did fade away ๐ฅ
She lies in Ashburnham Church in the grounds of Ashburnham Place now a Christian retreat centre. Unfortunately I think the gardeners of years gone by would be turning in their grave if they saw the state of the kitchen gardens and estate now but we did have a lovely coffee and cake in the Orangery tearoom and the walk around the lake is very enjoyable.
If you visited me at @heathfieldshow you'll have seen me working on Jeffrey. Actually made some great progress despite it feeling like I spent all day talking. It was particularly lovely to catch up with regulars who have supported me since I started. I am now FULLY BOOKED for this year. Please book now if you would like a portrait NEXT year. Thank you all for your support in keeping me so busy ๐ฅฐ