About The Artist
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'Born in London, 1968, I am
a largely self taught artist based in Lightwater
and take much of my inspiration from animals and
their antics. |
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Working in pastel pencils,
particularly the Carbothello brand, I strive to
capture the personality and mood of my subject
harnessing the pencils' capacity for high detail
and their silky texture to create a realistic
fur effect and expressive liquid eyes which have
become the trademark of my work. |
I work under the name of
Dapplegrey Art to highlight my love of animals,
with a particular bias towards horses.
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Much of my work comes from
commissions in the form of pet portraits;
nothing can compare to the exhilaration of
seeing someone's delight at having their best
friend come to life in a piece of original art.
More recently, I have begun undertaking
children's' portraits as well. |
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Many of my stock pictures
are taken from imagination and with the addition
of a touch of quirky humour here, a pinch of
fantasy there and a large helping of mischief
thrown in, the aim is to build a highly stylised
and unusual gallery. |
I am a member of Frimley
and Camberley Society of Arts and I have prints
on sale in various outlets in Camberley. I am an
occasional demonstrator, a regular on the Isle
of Wight craft fayre scene and have sent
commissions as far afield as Australia and
India.'
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