CARD SPECIFICATIONS

• Measures 14 x 14cm / 5.5 x 5.5 inches (folded)

• Each card comes in a cellophane sleeve with a brown craft envelope

• There is a slight gloss finish on the outside, the inside is blank and has a matt finish, suitable for any pen and a variety of occasions!

• Printed on 280gsm gloss paper, sourced from sustainable forests.

Please remember that colours may differ slightly from what your monitor displays.

All cards are shipped in a sturdy cardboard envelope via standard first-class royal mail. If you would like your parcel to be tracked, please contact me to discuss shipping upgrades.

WHAT IS A DIGITAL PAINTING?

I have come to digital painting from a traditional fine art background, working for over 20 years in mediums such as oil paint on canvas and pastels.

A couple of years ago I started applying this knowledge and experience to digital painting.

Watch this short video to see my set up and how I create a digital painting, building an image up from scratch, in the same way I would if using oil paint or pastel.

HOW DID THIS PIECE COME ABOUT?

Check out this little video that gives you a little overview of how this piece evolved.

Based on a beautiful rare, little pre-war toy Robin I eye-spied, produced by Britains, as part of their 'Christmas novelties' series.

The particular wear and tear of this robin gave it a wonderful energy and sense of character which I wanted to try and capture in a painting.

Commonly regarded as a symbol of rebirth and renewal, Robins are spiritually seen as guides, teaching us to explore change with joy and 'a song in our hearts', moving forwards with grace, patience and strength.

On an everyday level, whenever I see one, I can't help but smile!

What better little bird to see in the end of a year, and look forward to the start of a new one!