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Introducing Xavier!
Introducing Xavier!

Introducing my son Xavier, 3 months old today and full of bounce! Watch a little timelapse of my first 'early days' sketch of him.

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Oil Painting Workshop at Waldergrave School
Oil Painting Workshop at Waldergrave School

Curious to try oil painting? Find out about the recent oil painting workshop I did at Waldegrave School, introducing their year 12 students to oil paint for the first time.

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A Mother's Day Portrait
A Mother's Day Portrait

Discover the journey behind this portrait I did of my wonderful mother. Watch the painting timelapse and see how it turned out printed!

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Introducing Bachata Twist
Introducing Bachata Twist

Sharing the story behind my new painting Bachata Twist. Discover what inspired it and watch how the painting developed.

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Introducing Tango
Introducing Tango

Pleased to introduce my now finished painting called ‘Tango,’ inspired by two wonderful dancers, Dmitry Vasin & Esmer Omerova. Discover the ideas behind this painting and watch how it developed from start to finish.

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Introducing Raven
Introducing Raven

My new artwork ‘Raven’ is today’s spotlight, celebrating mystery and magic. Discover what inspired her and watch the painting emerge from first to last strokes of the digital brush.

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Introducing Rose
Introducing Rose

Discover the story behind my new painting 'Rose,' inspired by an Edinburgh Festival Street Mime. Watch a short time-lapse of this artwork's creative journey, from start to finish.

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A Tango in Paint
A Tango in Paint

My latest dance in paint, exploring the passion and power of Argentinian Tango. Watch how the early stages of this new painting unfolds along with the incredible dancers that inspired it.

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The Power of a Red Rose
The Power of a Red Rose

A new work update, see the early stages of my latest painting on the digital easel. All part of the Performers in Paint series I will be launching this June.

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A New Work in Progress
A New Work in Progress

It’s official I am taking part in this years Wandsworth Art Fringe Festival in June; collaborating with the wonderful Stella Tooth to put on a joint exhibition entitled Performers in Paint! In this week’s post, I'm sharing a behind the scenes glimpse of a new work in progress, that will eventually feature in this show.

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Dancing in Paint
Dancing in Paint

Ben and Jovana’s performance story captured in a special painting. Watch all whole journey from show stopping finale lift, my painting’s evolution and the finished framed canvas presented to Ben in the Dance Attic rehearsal studios in Fulham!

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Harry Kane Painting Launch
Harry Kane Painting Launch

Celebrating the launch of my finished painting of England football captain Harry Kane. Discover how to get hold of your very own print and greeting card of this painting.

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A Tribute Sketch
A Tribute Sketch

Celebrating in watercolour, the wonderful Anoushka Lucas, in her new debut play Elephant at the Bush Theatre, London. Read and watch the full story.

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Presenting Walkabout Eddie
Presenting Walkabout Eddie

Next in my Edinburgh Festival Sketch line up, the wonderful Walkabout Eddie! Watch a short time-lapse showing my sketch evolve along with a little glimpse of Eddie’s Act!

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Presenting Amelia Cadwallader
Presenting Amelia Cadwallader

The first in my series of quick Edinburgh Festival sketches - presenting Amelia Cadwallader and her wonderful hula hoops. Watch a little timelapse of this sketch in progress and find out more about my encounter with her on the Royal Mile.

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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's Portrait Update
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's Portrait Update

A portrait update! Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon and her portrait finally meet this week at the Stemettes headquarters in London Liverpool Street.

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An Allegory of Kindness in Paint
An Allegory of Kindness in Paint

Sharing the story behind my painting called Dreams of Tomorrow and Yesterday. Discover the thoughts and characters that inspired me and see how the painting evolved.

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The Troubadour Story
The Troubadour Story

Discover the story behind my painting of The Troubadour. Watch a little video revealing the source of inspiration for this artwork.

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Hughie's Portrait Story
Hughie's Portrait Story

Today I'm talking portraits & stories, looking at this commission I did of lovely Hughie.

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Celebrating International Dance Day 2022
Celebrating International Dance Day 2022

In tribute to the day I share a little dance inspired poem! Also watch a short video telling the story behind this painting of Jeff & Corina and it’s journey from digital canvas to the framed print that now hangs in Jeff’s dance studio.

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A Painted Tribute to Mother's Day
A Painted Tribute to Mother's Day

Celebrating my mother in words and watercolour! Watch a mini timelapse of my painted tribute to Mother’s Day, accompanied by a little poem.

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Raising a Rose to International Women's Day
Raising a Rose to International Women's Day

A special international Women’s Day Tribute in celebration of the women in my life and their amazing support and encouragement!

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Dance, Paint and Play
Dance, Paint and Play

Letting loose in a bit of playful paint play with this study of two dancers mid-performance. Watch a little glimpse of this in action.

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A Lively Start to 2022!
A Lively Start to 2022!

Welcoming in the new year with a new and energy bursting painting of a fantastic dancing duo! Discover the story behind this piece and watch a time-lapse of how it was created.

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A Halloween Spiderman
A Halloween Spiderman

Showcasing the fist painting from a new collection I’m working on all themed around Kids in Costume. Read on for the full story and to find out how you could collaborate with me on it!

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Painting Memories
Painting Memories

Today I’m talking about portraits that celebrate a special moment in time; in this particular case a salsa performance. Read on to hear about my latest salsa portrait of the wonderful Ratnanjali.

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Sir Mo Farah, Portrait of an Olympic Champion
Sir Mo Farah, Portrait of an Olympic Champion

A painted tribute to a British Olympic Legend, Sir Mo Farah. Hear the story behind this painting and the exciting collaboration it is part of!

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A Tour de France Inspired painting experiment
A Tour de France Inspired painting experiment

Today I’m explaining how the Tour de France inspired my latest painting experiment. Read on to hear all about it and watch a time-lapse of this painting in the making.

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In Celebration of Harry Kane and a New Approach
In Celebration of Harry Kane and a New Approach

Today I’m talking about a couple of things that have recently inspired me and sharing a new digital painting experiment celebrating the wonderful Harry Kane.

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Hughie the Explorer
Hughie the Explorer

Today I am continuing my theme of first steps with this digital painting of the wonderful Hughie. Read all about the story behind this painting and watch a video of it coming to life.

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Susannah Nathanson

Susannah Nathanson is a London based figurative contemporary artist who specialises in narrative painting and prints, in particular still life allegories of vintage toys.

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