Tuesday 20 October 2015

Children playing on the beach, Mill Bay, Devon

I have just finished a commission for a friend who has two gorgeous twin boys born the same week as my daughter Louisa (going through labour together does create a bond!). She wanted to give her parents a painting of the boys and her niece as a surprise for their anniversary so she commissioned me for this piece. It is done after a photograph she took while they were on a family day out in Devon. I do like to work from life, but in this case I'm glad it was from a photograph as these boys are constantly on the move and certainly wouldn't have quietly posed for me! I'm reather pleased with the result and I they were thrilled with it. 


Playing on the beach, Mill Bay, Devon   16"x9"  oil on board


Here are below a few steps of the process:


Quick drawing of the basic shapes done in oil

I filled most of the canvas with blocks of colours

Worked a bit more on the background and the children's faces

Adding the last details



The finished painting

I loved the position of the kids. It looked to me that the girl (Bea) was clearly in charge and telling the boys (Finbar and Dexter) what to do! Not sure what's in the bucket but it is obviously a matter of great importance!


Detail

Detail

Detail

Detail




On an other note, I take this opportunity to let you know I currently have some work on display at a lovely new gallery in Bath called Imagianation. It is situated on Terrace Walk in Bath (Bog Island) so do stop by next time you are in Bath as it has a lovely collection of work there - and I'm not just saying this because my work is there:-). Click here to view their website. 




Can you spot my paintings?






Finally, for those who haven't seen my previous post, my new calendars 2016 are ready for orders, alongside prints and postcards so click here to visit my shop page for more info.

Monday 12 October 2015

My calendars have arrived!

My new calendars have just arrived from the printer and I'm looking forward to share with you my favourite twelve paintings of the year. There is a choice of wall or desk calendars but also many other items so I thought I'd list them all here. To purchase, simply click the Add to cart button on this page or go to the SHOP tab on my blog www.valeriepirlot.blogspot.com


A4 wall calendar
£15
A selection of my favourite paintings of the year in a colourful A4 wall calendar format.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the images for a larger view.



Please select destination




Desk calendar
£10
A selection of my favourite paintings of the year in a colourful desk calendar format.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the images for a larger view.





Please select destination






A5 print Set (6)
£10
Six high quality glossy A5 prints that can be framed or used for greetings.
Paintings of South of France, London, Bath, Norfolk and Bradford on Avon.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the image for a larger view.


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Postcards set (16)
£10
A collection of 16 postcards of my favourite subjects and places in England and abroad.
All supplied with an envelope and wrapped in protective cellophane.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the image for a larger view.



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Original giclée prints
£30-£50
A selection of mounted and hand signed high quality giclée prints of my favourite paintings.  
Ready to be framed. Two size available:
30xmx40xm  £30
40cmx50cm  £50

Only available on collection or I can deliver locally. Please contact me by email for more info.

Click on the image for a larger view.





Original oil paintings

For those who would rather have an original painting but with a smaller budget, I have a series of original mini oil sketches (size of a postcard) available on my website, priced at £55, alongside all my other paintings. Go to www.valeriepirlot.com to view them all. A few samples below:


Small oil sketches series - Allotments 1   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board


Small oil sketches series - Allotments 2   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board



Small oil sketches series - Allotments 5   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board




Small oil sketches series - Sunset  5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board


Do not hesitate to contact me on valpirlot1@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

The new calendars have arrived!

My new calendars have just arrived from the printer and I'm looking forward to share with you my favourite twelve paintings of the year. There is a choice of wall or desk calendars but also many other items so I thought I'd list them all here. To purchase, simply click the Add to cart button on this page or go to the SHOP tab on my blog www.valeriepirlot.blogspot.com


A4 wall calendar
£15
A selection of my favourite paintings of the year in a colourful A4 wall calendar format.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the images for a larger view.



Please select destination




Desk calendar
£10
A selection of my favourite paintings of the year in a colourful desk calendar format.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the images for a larger view.





Please select destination






A5 print Set (6)
£10
Six high quality glossy A5 prints that can be framed or used for greetings.
Paintings of South of France, London, Bath, Norfolk and Bradford on Avon.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the image for a larger view.


Please select destination





Postcards set (16)
£10
A collection of 16 postcards of my favourite subjects and places in England and abroad.
All supplied with an envelope and wrapped in protective cellophane.  
Free Postage to UK and Europe. Delivery charge included in the price for the rest of the world.

Click on the images for a larger view.



Please select destination






Original giclée prints
£30-£50
A selection of mounted and hand signed high quality giclée prints of my favourite paintings.  
Ready to be framed. Two size available:
30xmx40xm  £30
40cmx50cm  £50

Only available on collection or I can deliver locally. Please contact me by email for more info.

Click on the image for a larger view.





Original oil paintings

For those who would rather have an original painting but with a smaller budget, I have a series of original mini oil sketches (size of a postcard) available on my website, priced at £55, alongside all my other paintings. Go to www.valeriepirlot.com to view them all. A few samples below:


Small oil sketches series - Allotments 1   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board


Small oil sketches series - Allotments 2   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board



Small oil sketches series - Allotments 5   5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board




Small oil sketches series - Sunset  5"x7" (13/18cm)  oil on board


Do not hesitate to contact me on valpirlot1@hotmail.com if you have any questions.