I enjoy undertaking commissions but there is always an element of concern as to whether the client likes the draft or finished product. As I unveil the work I am always relieved when I see a look of true pleasure spread across my client's face. I've just completed this retrospective commission of a beautiful dog Timber who died recently. I used to see Timber with his owner around our village and he was one of those lovely patient labradors that everyone loves. A true pal, ste

I've just received an email entitled "Calendar Girl" which made me smile. It was from a friend letting me know that I've just won a competition to have a painting included in a published calendar. Apparently, I am Miss January! Hope you like the painting - it's taken from a sketch that I did some years ago when we had the last significant amount of snow.