My name is Rhys and I currently live in Eastbourne, East Sussex. I grew up in the South Wales Valleys, where as a child, I worked on a farm and owned sheepdogs. Some of my favourite memories are of walking over the hills with my dogs in the snow, sunshine and - it being Wales - rain!
I have always loved to draw and I studied Fine Art at Cambridge. Whilst living in Brighton with my lovely Staffie Ted (a far less outdoorsy dog than those of my childhood!), I taught life drawing, designed greeting cards, produced illustrations for children's books and hosted an Artist's Open House as part of the Brighton Festival Fringe.
I really enjoy the opportunity to create portraits of people's pets. I know how special the bond is between owners and their pets. It is so rewarding to receive such lovely comments from people who have received their commissioned portraits.
As well as creating portraits of animals, I also run drawing workshops at the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. I really enjoy bringing out the artist in each participant and I am always amazed at the artwork they produce. I have recently been nominated for Raystede 'Fundraiser of the Year' award.
Follow my on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates on commissions and projects.
I have always loved to draw and I studied Fine Art at Cambridge. Whilst living in Brighton with my lovely Staffie Ted (a far less outdoorsy dog than those of my childhood!), I taught life drawing, designed greeting cards, produced illustrations for children's books and hosted an Artist's Open House as part of the Brighton Festival Fringe.
I really enjoy the opportunity to create portraits of people's pets. I know how special the bond is between owners and their pets. It is so rewarding to receive such lovely comments from people who have received their commissioned portraits.
As well as creating portraits of animals, I also run drawing workshops at the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. I really enjoy bringing out the artist in each participant and I am always amazed at the artwork they produce. I have recently been nominated for Raystede 'Fundraiser of the Year' award.
Follow my on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates on commissions and projects.