I'll be at Rayleigh Mill Hall this Sunday, 10-4. Trinity Fair is always a fantastic event with loads to see and do! #trinityfair #rayleighessex #craftshow #essexdayout #petportrait

My 'quick' portraits, like dear little Trixie here, are drawn with love & since they have shorter turnaround times they make great last minute gifts! More info: espyart.com/prices/ Blog: espyart.com/trixie-kitty/ #catlovergift #cutecats #catdrawing #giftideas #essexartist

Huge thanks to all the wonderful people I chatted to during yesterday's event, here's a little blog post all about my time at the market: espyart.com/may-little-l... #rayleighartist #artistblog #traditionalart #petportraitartist #craftshowdisplay

I'll be joining the 'Little Loves Summer Fayre' at Rayleigh Mill Hall this Sunday (May 31st, 11-3). I've revamped how my stall looks since my last event and can't wait to show you all! #rayleigh #essexartist #freedayout #summerfayre #petportraitartistuk

To celebrate my blog's 15th birthday, I'm sharing a portrait of my favourite animal! Fancy rats are amazing & I loved painting this handsome pair. Check out some Work In Progress shots on my blog: espyart.com/rats/ #fancyrats #ratlover #memorial #petportraitartist #ratart

Say hello to Geoffrey! His quick portrait, plus some work in progress shots, is up on my blog so feel free to check it out: espyart.com/geoffrey/ #pencilart #dogdrawing #dogloversuk #giftideas #essexartist

Thank you so much to everyone who visited my exhibition this month at Rayleigh Windmill and took the time to view my artwork, your support means so much to me. Blog post: espyart.com/rayleigh-win... #rayleighwindmill #artexhibition #petportraitartist #grateful #essexartist

Today, Wednesday April 29th, is your last chance to visit my studio at Rayleigh Windmill. I'll be there from 10am-1pm working on some sketches, so come along and explore this amazing building - it's a beautiful day for it!

It's been a while since I posted my art, so here's two of my latest portraits to make up for that. Both were for an amazing client who I am working with on a fun project to fill her wall with cat paintings! 🐱 espyart.com/ziggy-domino/ #PetPortrait #catart #catlovers #blackandwhitecat #rescuecats

Today's blog post marks the halfway point of my Rayleigh Windmill exhibition - you still have 2 weeks left to visit my studio on Wednesdays (10-1) & weekends (1-4), hope to see you there! espyart.com/windmill-hal... #rayleighwindmill #rayleighartist #artexhibitionuk #petportraitartist #artistblog

I'm back with another blog post; a little recap of my time at Saturday's 'Vintage & Makers Market’ in Chelmsford. Had a lot of fun with this retro design :) espyart.com/chelmsford-m... #petportraits #essexartist #chelmsfordevent #artistlife #artblog

The Studio Journals are back! This time, its a little recap of my most recent craft show in Hullbridge: espyart.com/hullbridge-e... Thank you to everyone I met at the show, I had a lovely time chatting with you all. #studiojournal #hullbridge #blogpost #eastermarket #petportraitartist

Happy Easter from Espy Art, I'll be at Rayleigh Windmill 1-4pm today!

Next Saturday I'll be trading at this Vintage & Makers Market! Would be lovely to see you there :) Where: Chelmsford Social Club, CM2 6JG When: April 11th, 10-4. #dancingponyevents #chelmsfordsocialclub #chelmsford #essexevent #makersmarket

My first market of 2026 will be this Saturday (April 4th, 11-2), at Hullbridge Community Centre, SS5 6PA. This venue is where it all started for me & my art business, so it will be nice to return after all these years! #essexevent #easterevent #hullbridge #petportrait #craftshow

I'm exhibiting at the Rayleigh Windmill again this year & I can't wait to create art in such an inspiring setting! When: April 1st - 29th, Wednesdays 10-1, Weekends 1-4 (Except 4th & 11th) Where: Bellingham Lane, SS6 7ED #rayleighwindmill #rayleighessex #artexhibition #easterevents #essexartist

I was so happy to be asked to draw this portrait, dogs like this have a special place in my heart 🩷 Nutella is now up on the blog: espyart.com/nutella/ #dogdrawing #pencilart #doglover #petportraitcommission #essexartist

This lovely lad is Shelby, a 'standard' spaniel portrait commissioned by a fellow artist at my local craft market as a gift for her daughter. Blog post: espyart.com/shelby-spani... #spanielart #petportrait #doglover #giftidea #cockerspaniel

Do you know someone who would love a drawing of their fur baby? 🐾 Cassie is an example of my ‘quick portrait’ option, perfect as a unique gift for those who adore their pets. Blog post: espyart.com/cassie/ #spaniel #colouredpencildrawing #dogart #essexartist #petportraitcommission

Did you know, a group of cats is called a clowder? This beautiful three cat portrait is now up on my blog and you'll find plenty of other group portrait examples in my website's portfolio too! espyart.com/izzy-millie-... #cats

Hmmm. I found little teef marks in my book. It couldn’t have been Pancake who’s in her super secret gremlin cave. Nah, it had to be someone else 🧐 #catsofbluesky #queerwriters #cats

Happy Tucker in the sun! 🌞

Buttercups from my Lent flowers series! 🌼🌿 #artses

My painting NORTHWOODS SUNSET

South Norwood path #trees #woodland #treeclub

Easter is coming... 😔🐇

My sweet companion with the most perfect little face. She's pure love cloaked in fur.

Sparkling & robin, last one for #FebruaryFrost26 #art

Handsome visiting booger sez it is TIME FOR WALKS LET'S GOOOOOOOOO

One of them likes hiking and one of them likes coffee shops, guess

Found this frame for £4 in a charity shop last month, and today I found this embroidered off-cut from a tapestry in a fabric bin for £6 Every day I get closer to turning my home into a wizard’s tower 🔮

This cutie is the star of my latest blog post! His drawing is an example of my 'quick portraits' that make wonderful gifts for friends and family! espyart.com/bailey/ #petportraitcommission

daily study 26 process in reply

Nice Lemons 🍋 #oilpainting #art

Throwback, this is one of my favorite photos of Sammy. I love her smile in it! #TimelineCleanse

Absolutely psyched 🥰 I designed and printed this lino print back in 2021/2022, and this evening I’ve sold my first one ❤️ Excuse the poor evening low light :) #linoprint #animalart

I don’t know what happened here. But Grinch was comfy.

Quick jackdaw study #art #corvid #krita #digitalart

Fifi has taken her spot in the reading chair and is super comfy🐈‍⬛ #booksky

Life moves fast, and the people we love don’t always hear how much they mean to us. Take a moment to say something kind, send a thoughtful text, or offer a warm hug. Small words can leave a lasting glow. 💛 You never know how much someone might need it today. #dogsofbluesky #dogsofbsky #dogs

When the sunshine is too bright to work but I’m reluctant to pull the shade because it’s too beautiful.

Rare moment where she will look at the camera. Laci’s inner monologue is “oh god, here comes that one with the photos again… I’m too old for this”

Mercury was only 50 arcminutes (0.8°) above a very young waxing crescent Moon this evening. KAS member Pete Mumbower captured this image from his home in Vicksburg, MI.

Bit late for Tongue out Tuesday but just look at those whiskers! #WhiskersWednesday

Its been a few years since I did any keyframe creature animation, so my most recent personal project has been exactly that :) I referenced Daniel Fotheringham’s quadruped blog quite a bit while learning his workflow, it was a lot of fun :) Rig by Yang Xiao and Agora Community

more explorations in gouache and going through these mini paintings. Gonna start working on bigger pieces soon. #art #paintings #studies

My latest blog post is about this digital portrait created in memory of Chip. All my art is hand-drawn with love by me, so if you would like your own special portrait of a beloved pet, please get in touch. espyart.com/chip/ #petmemorial

Taking a walk.

Today's photo was taken at the wonderful St. Tudno's on the #GreatOrme Just as I was standing there, thinking that this photo needed 'something extra', along came Mr. Jackdaw. Don't you just love it when nature cooperates! #photooftheday #NOIR #Gothic #birdphotography