Parham park Craft fair 2009

More caricatures and the faces of their owners, drawn at Parham Park craft show...I really must try to be a bit more nasty...I'm much too complimentary me thinks!, but how can i be with such a good looking bunch! - Look forward to seeing anyone coming to Chilterns Craft Show this bank holiday weekend at Stonor Park, near Henley on Thames, 8-31 August 2009..Click on any of the pictures on my blog and they will come up bigger. alx

Loseley house Caricatures

More caricatures I drew at Loseley this weekend gone. What a lovely bunch of people you all were! A very nice weekend was had by all. See you at Parham Park in a few weeks time? - Don't forget you can click on these photos and they will appear super big. You are quite welcome to download your portrait if it appears here! cheers al

Caricatures at Great Missenden

Despite the occassional down pours, Gt Missenden was an enjoyable show with various country pursuits on display, ... Ferrets, birds of prey, Horses, Dogs, helicopter rides and bee arial display team, to say the least...but didn't get to see much of this as I was busy caricaturing. Thought I'd post here a few portraits I did on the Sunday so you can compare the finished item with the subject matter!

The Hare, the Lurcher and the mad cow

Thought I'd try out a different technique in my pictures using pencils and wax-oil pastels.
Limited edition prints are available on my website: ahayball.co.uk

Wimborne folk festival

Wimborne folk festival was a great success. Thanks to all who had their caricatures drawn and those that bought artwork...Much appreciated! It was great weather for it too. ( apologises for the shirt, photos by Siouxsie, Ta! )

My next Public Caricaturing is near Alton, Hampshire at the 'Departure Lounge cafe' on Saturday 20th June for the day.
I shall also have some limited edition prints and coasters with me.
Come along if you can- for details see link:
'the departure lounge cafe'
Its a craft show and i think there is a garden centre there also.
cheers,
al

Green Lizard on the Overcliff

I was so pleased to get my own shot of one our local green lizards! While walking the dogs last night on the Boscombe overcliff (secret location!), we spotted this green lizard basking in the late sunday sunshine. He was almost posing for me. I couldn't get my camera out quick enough, there were cases and lens caps flying everywhere! Anyway I was quite pleased with the result, you can so clearly see the scale pattern (click on pic to enlarge). Apparently some pet lizards were set free along the cliff tops years ago and they have bred since, along with the wall lizards. I shall have to send it in to Springwatch!

Hengistbury Head

Having a very photographic day today!
Heres some pics I took on my cycle trip to Hengistbury head this afternoon.
Very warm!