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Just Dogs shop, Edinburgh – display of new watercolour dog paintings

Animal Visual has again teamed up with specialist Just Dogs independent retailer in Stockbridge, Edinburgh to display recent examples of watercolour paintings, with a percentage of sales going to Staffordshire Rescue Scotland. So don’t forget, if you’d like a superb watercolour painting of your own dog for Christmas, then don’t leave it too late to book – phone or email me now! Gift Vouchers also available.

Fife Farmers’ Market at Cupar Saturday 17th November

Visit Animal Visual in the exciting run up to Christmas! Examples of recent commissions will be on display so you can get an idea of how your own painting will look – fabulous above your festive fireplace! Come and book a watercolour painting of your dog, cat or other animal – and once your painting is complete, the image can be used on your own unique greetings cards or even key fobs. Purrfect presents!

Christmas Fair – Sunday 4th November at the Queensferry Hotel, Fife

Come and see me at the Queensferry Hotel, Fife on Sunday 4th November. I’ll be there with Made in Fife between 11am & 4pm. I’ll have lots on show – a wide selection of cards, mounted prints and originals for sale. I’ll have my camera, so if you have your animal with you I can take the reference photos for your watercolour portrait of your dog, cat, or other animal – for free! Book that special, unique and personal gift for Christmas!

Animal Portrait Painting Course starting 7th November

At the new Off the Rails Arthouse at Ladybank Station, Fife I’ll be showing people how they can paint a fabulous animal portrait in watercolour themselves, from their own photographs. Over four progressive weeks, students will be given the skills needed to complete their own portrait. An ideal present for Christmas! For more details email of call me directly, or email offtherailsarthouse@gmail.com. Come along and join the fun! Booking essential.

‘Art Fore All!’ Outdoor Sketching Session & meal at Elmwood Golf Club, Cupar

Unlock your creative potential with a fun, outdoor sketching session taking in the panoramic views around Elmwood Golf Course, on Saturday 13th October 10am-12 noon. We’ll take a journey on foot stopping at some of the less visited locations to interpret the stunning local scenery using charcoal, pastels and pencils. We’ll discuss mark making choices, composition, use of tones and focal points – and the art materials are yours to keep! Also included in the price of £25 is a meal in the fabulous Fairways Restaurant, and a tea or coffee before we begin. Don’t miss out – get in touch now for more details!

Pittenweem Arts Festival & Demonstration

You can see me at the Pittenweem Arts Festival this coming weekend – 28th & 29th July and the following – 4th & 5th August, with Made in Fife at the Scout Hall in Pittenweem. There’ll be a wide selection of cards, mounted prints and originals for sale from 28th July through to 5th August. I’ll also be giving a demonstration of animal portraiture this Saturday 28th July – so come along and see how it’s done! I’ll have my camera, so if you have your animal with you I can take the reference photos for your watercolour portrait of your dog, cat, or other cherished animal – for free!