by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jul 30, 2018 | In the Studio
Hampshire Open Studios 2018 Hampshire Open Studios 2018 is nearly upon us and I’m not ready! But I have a plan so all is good! This year I will be joined by two other artists Donna Mcghie and Jasmin Crockett. So the line up is: Susan Kerrigan-Harris (me) with...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jan 13, 2018 | In the Studio
I was asked to paint a beautiful white chihuahua by the daughter of a friend for her boyfriends Christmas present. Little Hugo was such a delight and I got to meet him in person which is quite rare as usually people send me photos to paint. But his owner...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Dec 17, 2017 | In the Studio
Now that I’m using velour paper for all my portraitsI wanted to transform another photo to painting. I love the ethereal / soft effect that I can achieve with velour. This is 2 years on from the previous portrait of my son and in a way, much more difficult to...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | May 15, 2017 | In the Studio
I conceived this horse portrait with the aim of including water.  I love the reflections from water and the delicate ripples and water is not a subject that I have painted before. I do love a challenge.  This was to be my first piece for my Hampshire Open Studios...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | May 13, 2017 | In the Studio
My first exhibition with Hampshire Open Studios has been a resounding success! Â Everyday I have had visitors who have been thrilled to see my work and see me working. Â As this was my first exhibition it took a lot of work to get things ready. Â I need to convert my...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Apr 13, 2017 | In the Studio
It was a great pleasure to paint Gracie – a beautiful 2 year old cream and blue British short hair cat.  Martha her owner who is a jewellery maker knew the perfect photo to send me to show Gracie in the best light.  This shot of Gracie was taken with her sat on...
