Thank you so much!! The original has gone but I have pr1nts (spelling this way to avoid breaking the sub rules!) available - some embellished with gold leaf so they’re v similar to the original - that look lovely up on the wall :)

Thank you! I totally see what you mean and somewhat agree - I’m actually working on a similar painting atm but in a square format as to mitigate this problem ☺️💕

Thank you so much!! Also v relatable - anything that stops me in my doom scrolling is very appreciated😂

Thank you!! I would say that 99% of the people I paint are women (I do paint men occasionally, but not often!). Most of the people I paint are real people I know (such as with this painting), others are submitted to me (I occasionally do open calls for face references) and the remaining come from artist reference sources like caneyo. I do often change faces a little during painting with whatever feels right compositionally in the moment so it’s a mix of made up and from reference. The backgrounds and settings are 100% from my own brain and are usually made up on the spot; I’m not a big planner, I really enjoy spontaneity in my work, it makes it more fun for me and makes the work feel more alive I think. Hope this helps! :)

That’s so lovely to hear, thank you!!✨

she’s got big may queen energy 🌸

Thanks so much! 💕

No worries at all, glad i was able to clarify ☺️

hi! so, this is a portrait of an artist and friend of mine whose name is Leah Gardner (look up her work, it’s brilliant) - the title of the painting is a pun based off her name. i have a masters degree in english (and possess spellcheck) so am aware of the spelling. hope this clarifies!

Go for it!

Thank you! Can confirm, it looks v pretty on a wall ☺️☺️

thank you so much, it was a LONG one! 💕

Thank you! I really enjoy playing with revealed/not revealed aspects of portraiture which often gives this effect of the sitter emerging from the page :)

Thank you so much, that’s very kind :)

Thank you so much, I’m so pleased that it connected with you

not deliberately, but i totally see the connection!

Thank you!!✨