Morning of varnishing. The trouble with such dark backgrounds is all of the tiny bits of lint that must be removed first. The positive thing about dark paintings is that all the flatness disappears and the vibrancy springs back. Magic. instagram.com/reel/DJ6dfsatZ…

These two little birds' nests paintings are now available for purchase and will be part of my upcoming exhibition in the John Bowen Gallery, Malmesbury from 23rd May to 12th June. #stilllife #spring #exhibition #artgallery

Few pics from before last night's preview.... thank you so much to all those who came... the exhibition will be running until 12th June. 😊 #exhibition #artexhibition #wildlife exhibition

Little piece from last year, painted from a lovely series of reference photos by @crmitch61 'The Three Mouseketeers', oil on board 12 x 12" #fieldmice #harvestmice #mice #mousepainting #mousegifts #cutemice #ukwildlife #britishwildlife #realism #oilpainting #artforsale #painting

Little bit of varnishing before heading into the exhibition this morning. I'll frame this painting tonight and then it'll be headed up to Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea. #chocolatelover #art #oilpainting #artforsale #originaloilpainting #luxurychocolate #raspberry #stilllife

Little throwback to this pretty #songthrush painted two years ago. I've been missing painting British Wildlife and need to get back to it. Oil on board, 8 x 8" #songthrush #songbirds #britishbirds #UKbirds #gardenlife #gardenbirds #thrush #thrushbird #songthrushpainting #bird

Just finished this little whiskey piece. I was thinking of calling it 'On The Rocks' but I'm wondering if anyone has a better idea? Oil on board, 12 x 12" #whiskey #whiskeylovers #whiskeypainting #oilpainting #realism #whiskeystilllife #contemporaryart #latestwork #artforsale

There's just something about a cat's eyes that I find mesmerising. Whether you're a cat or a dog person (or both like me), there's no denying the beauty and agility of our feline friends. 'Tommy', Oil on board, 16 x 16" #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #catlover

Another little raspberry piece finished today and as per usual, I'm struggling for a title. Does anyone have any suggestions? Oil on board, 8 x 8" This will shortly be available through Signet Contemporary ART Chelsea #stilllife #raspberries #fruitstilllife #stilllifepainting

Beginning to run low on a couple of the limited editions in the British Wildlife collection. If you're thinking about ordering one of these, please do it soon to avoid disappointment #barnowl #ukwildlife #owl #owllover #owlsofinstagram #owlsofinsta #owlpainting #owlprint #owlart

Finished another little chocolate piece today :-) 'Gold Allure', oil on board, 8 x 8" (12 x 12" framed) #chocolates #luxurychocolate #chocolatepainting #chocolateart #contemporaryart #contemporarystilllife #temperedchocolate #finechocolate #stillllife #interiorinspo

For those of you who saw this as a work in progress, this is the completed little goldfinch painting I was working on during the exhibition at The John Bowen gallery in Malmesbury. Oil on board 8x8.5" #goldfinch #goldfinches #britishbirds #birdlovers #finch #finches #oilpainting

Little squirrel painting finished this evening which will soon be added to my British wildlife collection. This will be available to purchase once varnished and framed. Title suggestions anyone? Oil on board 12x12" #redsquirrel #squirrel #squirrelpainting #realism #realisticart

Thrilled to share my 6-page editorial feature in Artists and Illustrators magazine! ☺️ #editorial #magazinearticle #artistsandillustrators #oilpainting #oilpaintingtechniques #wildlifear

On The Rocks is now framed and on its way to London where it'll be available through @signetcontemporaryart.chelsea #whisky #whiskey #whiskycollection #whiskybar #whiskylove #contemporaryrealism #contemporarystilllife #hyperrealism #oilpainting

Little robin painted a couple of years ago from a beautiful reference image by @westybloke. I'll no doubt paint another robin this winter... it's becoming a bit of a yearly tradition. #robin #robinredbreast #robinpainting #robins #robinsappearwhenlovedonesarenear #gardenbirds

Thought I'd post a pic of 'Little Red' close up as it's so hard to convey the fur detail in social media pics. This original oil painting is now framed and available to purchase. Oil on board, 12 x 12" (18 x 18" framed) #squirrel #squirrellife #redsquirrel #nativewildlife #art

Another beautiful frame on 'Little Red' by @alexandra_hudd_picture_framing . 'Little Red', oil on board, 12 x 12" (18 x 18" framed) #squirrel #squirrellife #redsquirrel #nativewildlife #britishwildlife #squirrelpainting #oilpainting #wildlifeart #realisticart #realism

Thank you @alexandra_hudd_picture_framing for such a beautifully made frame for my little Goldfinch. In the same way that a poorly made frame can really detract from a painting, a well made frame with seamless joins can absolutely make it. Alex is a master at this!

Framed and on its way to @signetcontemporaryart.chelsea 😊 #raspberries #stilllife #contemporarystilllife #chiaroscuro #realism #originalart #ownart #buyart #oilpainting #londongallery