by Chris | Apr 19, 2010 | Cotswold Paintings
At last a sunny day that is warm enough to lure me out into the open air with my paints! I don’t mind a bit of outdoor sketching with a pencil when it’s freezing cold in the winter, but sitting on a painting stool for a couple of hours trying to abstract my mind is...
by Chris | Apr 19, 2010 | Cotswold Paintings
Monday April 19th…. Summer’s morning at Northleach – a watercolour painting by Chris Fothergill This is surely the finest view in Northleach, showing the southern aspect of the Church which its magnificent porch and windows. The setting from the top...
by Chris | Mar 23, 2010 | Sketchbook Musings
Hills Near Gretton, Winchcombe, Glos. It was a bright, brisk March morning first thing, and the sun streaming through the kitchen window lured me out to paint ‘en plein air’ as they say. I packed the thermos and paints, and headed for Hailes Abbey – somewhere local,...
by Chris | Mar 17, 2010 | Architectural Illustrations
It’s a row of three cottages in Oxfordshire, being tastefully converted, which presently is a building site. My job is to paint it for the brochure, so in go the hollyhocks, and spring flowers! Rather cheerful painting this in a cold mid-March. I hope they like...
by Chris | Mar 17, 2010 | Paintings of Italy
Busy with artist’s impressions last week, but I managed to get going on this oil painting, which is as yet unfinished. I love the freedom of oils, and the subtlety of tone and colour, but I’m not very experienced with them. A mysterious subject such as this is perfect...
by Chris | Jan 5, 2010 | Testimonials
I’ve been asked to pass on my thanks to you on behalf of the Members and the project team for the high quality of work produced. They also really liked your style. I’m also very grateful for the speed at which you turned these around. I promise to give you...
by Chris | Jan 5, 2010 | Testimonials
Thank you so much for the picture. It arrived safely yesterday and my husband is delighted with it as am I! The detail of the house is fantastic and you have really managed to capture the feel of the street.
by Chris | Jan 5, 2010 | Testimonials
The picture looks fantastic! Thank you so much and I apologise for putting you under such time pressure. I am sure my husband will be delighted with it and I already have ideas for further pictures which I would like to ask you to...
by Chris | Jan 5, 2010 | Testimonials
We have been very impressed with the personable and friendly service offered by Chris and the house portrait is exactly what we hoped for and will be a fantastic present for our parents to treasure for ever. We are recommending Chris to all our friends who are looking...
by Chris | Jan 5, 2010 | Testimonials
Chris – This is truly wonderful! Thank you so much.
