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Still life oil painting of three quinces

The Three Graces (or quinces in a huddle)

October 25, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

I have a soft spot for quince. As well as liking the fruit, I like the word itself. Until quite recently we had a couple of Quince trees in the garden, but sadly they became diseased, and after consulting two…

'Ladurée Macaroons'. Oil on gessoed card, 8" x 6"

Ladurée Macaroons

September 30, 2013 · by Helen · in Books, Daily Painting, Still Life

A relatively quick sketch of my favourite macaroons from Ladurée. The flavours that hadn’t been eaten at the time of painting were pistachio, Columbian chocolate, salted caramel and coffee. It’s not a particularly well structured painting in terms of composition,…

'Greek Slave and Marigolds'. Oil on panel, 10" x 8"

It’s Hard Work

September 25, 2013 · by Helen · in Books, Daily Painting, Inspiration, Painting, Still Life

Here’s an Alla Prima sketch that I am in two minds about whether to keep or not. It’s kind of fun, and I like the general composition and concept (for a change), but it isn’t executed very well, and the…

'A Study in Reflection'. Oil on panel, 10" x 8"

A Study in Reflection

September 23, 2013 · by Helen · in Inspiration, Painting, Still Life

Here’s a rather strained little painting that I undertook in order to study the shape and surface of a funny little coffee pot that was unearthed in a family clear out. I call it strained because I tried to paint…

Still life oil painting of a lemon on a plate

Something Missing

September 12, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

Here’s a very quick oil sketch of a lemon on a plate. It took about half an hour and I like the immediacy of it.

Still life oil painting of delft jug and tomatoes

Delft and Tomatoes Under Strip Light

September 11, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

Here’s a little alla prima painting to get the week going. (I know it’s Wednesday, but I painted this on Monday and have been a posting slacker.) I’m thinking a lot about atmosphere at the moment, and what I am…

'Peonies'. Oil on linen, 10" x 12"

The Wilting Peonies

June 29, 2013 · by Helen · in Painting, Still Life

Here’s a slightly larger painting than the ones I have been working on recently. I also took more time over this one, and built up the layers over 3 sessions. The first layer was fairly thin, and very broad –…

Still life oil painting of daisies in a vase

Daisies’ Last Gasp

June 18, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

This is a quick sketch of the daisies I painted earlier in the week (whose longevity I am amazed by). The length of time I spent on it aside, some days I really feel that I have lost any painting…

Still life oil painting of old bottles

Old Bottles

June 14, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

It was getting dark by the time I was ready to photograph this sketch of old bottles. The fading light has resulted in a less than sharp image to post. When painting this, I was mindful of suggesting the subject…

Painting of a peeled satsuma

A State of Undress

June 12, 2013 · by Helen · in Daily Painting, Painting, Still Life

Today’s painting was again quickly completed. It has lead to me considering more about the mark making of brushes and paint, and I really enjoyed more than a little experimentation. Paint handling is like handwriting, and I believe it evolves…

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About Helen Davison Bradley


Based near Cirencester in the Cotswolds, I mainly work in oils and charcoal using time honoured techniques.
A keen advocate of the practise of drawing from life (believing it to be crucial in developing the observational skills of the artist), I feel that the interaction between artist and subject is the defining essence in the creation of a piece of art.

Brownhound? Huh?

Brownhound is the name of my web/graphic design business, which I have now stepped away from in order to concentrate on pursuing a career as a practising fine artist.
Having used the URL and email address for so long (and in honour of Sophie, the studio dog who inspired the name), I decided to stick with it as my point of contact. I'm glad you found me.

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