A view that you never tire of? - Commission a unique painting.

A view that you never tire of?

I've thoroughly enjoyed working on this large 36 x 24 inches commission for a new customer this week. It’s a very satisfying feeling to be able to create something that captures memories, feelings and life’s experiences for someone. Something that they can cherish for years to come. If you would like to commission a painting, contact me with a message and we can discuss painting something unique and special for you. I’m happy to work from your own reference photos. * Do you have a special view that you would like me to paint for you? Paintings usually take approx one to two weeks to complete. A small deposit is required upon ordering. Then a digital sketch is made of the composition of the painting for your approval. The remaining balance is paid after the painting is completed, and you have received photos of the finished piece for your approval. Your painting can be collected from the studio or posted or couriered to you depending on it’s size. Contact me if you have an idea that you would like to chat through or you would like to receive my price list and size chart. I look forward to creating something special just for you! Have a fantastic day!                   _______________________________________   Also available; "June Evening " Woolacombe art print View in the gallery "Barricane Sea Pinks" View in the gallery Originals /  Prints / Subscribe to Newsletter / Contact Steve

"The 12 Bays of Christmas " watercolours 1/2/3

Okay, so here are the first three watercolours in the "12 Bays of Christmas" series.

Number one is "Sea Pinks" , painted from one of my regular spots, I walk this stretch of coastline every day with my little dog and we always stop to take in that day's particular spectacle.This day's special mood was just the stillness and tranquility of the moment, framed by the stunning display of Sea Pinks, just beautiful !

12 x 9 framed £120 Sold.

Number 2 is "Fresh Sea Air" . Some days when the Northerly winds blow down the air just gets so crisp and clear , this was such a day. Looking over Morte point from Black Cloud Hill, just stunning!

12 x 9 framed £120 sold.

This shows you how the twelve paintings in this series will all be framed, just nice and clean and white, perfect for any wall.

Number 3 is titled "Summer Sizzler" and is one of those flag cracking days at Woolacombe Beach, the daisies are in full bloom and the sand is hot and the sea refreshingly cool.

12 x 9 inches framed Sold

As Christmas is not too far away, I will be putting together my available paintings newsletter tomorrow , which I will email out to all of my collectors and subscribers, just in case there is anything that might take your fancy for a festive treat.
Have a great day!
Steve PP.

"Mid-afternoon dip, Barricane Beach" - Win a free framed one off print of this watercolour painting!

Just when I thought Summer had given up the ghost and Autumn had muscled in a bit too early, up pops a little scorcher like today!

I hooked up with an old friend Conor Wilson, who I hadn't seen all Summer and we set up down on Barricane Beach to paint some watercolours. 

The light today blowing in on a North-Westerly wind was sharp and so clear. This couple obviously weren't prepared to give up on Summer either as they went for a little dip into the sea.

If you would like to win a one - off framed print of this painting, all you have to do is "Subscribe to my blog" by popping your email address into the box on the right of this page, then check your email for a link to verify that you have subscribed and your name will go into the hat for next Friday's draw.

This week's winner is Emily Raven, Congratulations Emily! You're framed print of  "A rest after gigging all day", is on it's way to you!

Let's hope for an "Indian Summer"!

You can see this and more paintings on my Fine Art website.

"Mid-afternoon dip" watercolour framed 20 x 16 inches.

Have a great day!

"Summer in the Bay" - plein air oil painting in Devon.

Today, I'd like to start making some room in my studio for the new paintings that I am working on, so I would like to offer you a chance to purchase some of my outdoor oil field studies/sketches.
Today's little gem is called "Summer in the Bay" and was painted out on Marine Drive, at Woolacombe Bay in North Devon. It measures in at 9 x 6 inches , oil paint on a wood panel, all ready to hang, cost £60 plus £5 postage. If you are interested you can click on the "Buy Now!" button below, thank you and have a great day!
SOLD

" Going LARGE!"- mural painting at Braunton Academy

 Sometime's we have weeks in our lives that just make everything worth while. Last week was one of those. I had been approached by Lorna Britton, one of the art teachers from the Braunton Academy here in Devon, to work with their Gifted and Talented art students on a large mural.

This would involve working with Primary School age children up to Year 9 students. The brief was to design an image that comprised of  " Coastal Sports" that a lot of the children of the area enjoyed participating in. We chose Skateboarding, surfing, Surf Lifesaving and Beach Volleyball.This would then be fixed on the outside of the art building for all the world to see.

I began the project with a digital sketch on my iPad using the Paper app. Once this was approved by Lorna , I started working it up in much more detail in a wonderful app called Procreate, not a great name, but a brilliant art app.

 Using layers I built up an outline sketch that could be drawn onto the 8ft x 4ft boards of marine ply.

When that was complete, I worked into that using an iFaraday stylus and a separate layer for each colour. We then chose a selection of colours from the Dulux Weathershield paint range and that was our palette, from these eleven colours plus white we would mix everything that we needed, something that the students found really enjoyable and challenging.

After a quick chalk up by me to scale up the outline sketch onto the boards, the primary school children did a fantastic job blocking in all the main areas of colour.

After each day, I took some photos with the iPad and worked on them in Procreate that evening to prepare us for the next day's painting. So useful as you can experiment with different looks and colours before the children got the brushes flying.

 After the final class of art students on Friday feverishly finished their work , I sped around and tidied a few outlines up, but in all honesty I can say that they carried out 95% of all the artwork that you see in the finished paintings. I have to take my hat off to them , they were such a talented bunch, I learnt something everyday working with them, not too mention splitting my sides with laughter at some of their antics, they were real characters!

The project was funded by the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Braunton Academy, both sterling ambassadors for the development of art in Schools! Thank you to everyone involved that helped this happen, especially Lorna Britton, Bridget Oliver and Zoe Bateman, they provided heaps of support and the best tea and cakes any starving artist could wish for and their humour made sure that the week rolled along with a smile, "Thank you ladies!" You can read Bridget's review of the week on her excellent blog "Skipping over Quicksand". Most of all a huge " Thank you!! " to all the wonderful students that made my week a truly memorable one. 

Enjoy YOUR mural!

Mini " Speed trimmer 30 " series- Limited edition surf art by Steve PP.

Mini "Speed trimmer30" series- limited edition surf art by Steve PP.

Okay, here's your chance to get hold of a limited piece of Steve PP. Surf Art.
Just for the month of November , I will be painting one of these mini little surf paintings on wood every day. They will be signed and numbered, and dedicated to the buyer on the reverse. They measure in at the 10 inch x 4 inch mark.
 Cost will be £30 each. Leave me a comment under each one if you would like one, first come first served! Here's "Speed trimmer 01".- SOLD.

Each one comes in it's own presentation box, with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Have a great day!

Art in The Yoga Barn

Art in The Yoga Barn

Drift Fish

I've been caught up with some design work recently, but managed to free some time up to paint a little Drift Fish for a customer.

DriftSurfer1

Watch out for the hole!

DriftWave

One wet one fresh from the easel.