Are you looking for an unusual gift? Seeking something personal and unique? Want to surprise your friends or family? A cartoon portrait gift could be the answer. Nicky wrote to me last year and asked if she was in time to commission a painting before Christmas. She explained that her two best friends are an … More [Video] Peggy Paints an Acoustic Duo
Are you struggling for a Valentine’s gift idea? Want to give something personal and unique? Want something to keep forever? A personalised couple portrait could be just what you are looking for! I get asked to do couple portraits for birthdays, weddings, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Peggy created a picture of me and my … More Valentine’s Couple Portraits
Are you looking for a creative anniversary gift idea? Do you want to get away from the traditional anniversary gifts? Wondering how to make this anniversary special? A couple portrait could be just the wedding anniversary gift you are looking for! Matt’s parents were approaching their golden wedding anniversary and so he wanted to give … More Unconventional, But Amazing Anniversary Gift Idea
Dear Teenage Fanclub, Thank you for three lovely nights in Birmingham. You have been my favourite band for 27 years and I think you are great. Love from Peggy (age 45) I met up with a group of friends that I’ve known since we were teenagers. These days we all live in different towns all … More Dear #TeenageFanclub …
I had really good fun at the local community portrait painting workshop this weekend! There were free drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet new people with Plympton St Maurice Civic Association and local artist Jill Griffin. It was great to have painting and drawing as a social event, chatting with others, without working to … More Drink and Draw Workshop to Create ‘Tapestry of Faces’
Bethan asked me to do a cartoon sketch for her friend’s birthday. We would like one of him next to his Winnebago. Let me know if you can help and I’ll send you some pics of him and the bus. I had previously created a portrait of Bethan and her partner on their narrowboat, with their … More How to Think of a Gift That Your Friend Will Love
Do you have your own YouTube channel? Want a channel icon that gets you noticed? Would you like something unique, fun and memorable? A hand-painted YouTube channel icon could be just what you need! Popular YouTubers are not only known for their engaging content and charismatic personalities, but also for their iconic YouTube channel logos. … More How to Get Noticed on YouTube
Is your partner an awesome parent? Want to show them how much they’re appreciated? Need a unique gift that your family will treasure for years? A cartoon portrait commission could be just what you’re looking for. Simon had seen how I turned a smudgy sketch into a wedding gift and wanted something in a similar … More Twins Surprise Mum With Portrait Commission
Bethan lives on a narrowboat with her partner, their dog, and their ferret. Everyone was included in this colourful portrait. Peggy created a picture of me and my partner on our boat and I gave it to him as a Valentines gift. He loved it so much he got tears in his eyes! So I’m … More [Video] Unexpected Gift Stuns Narrowboater!
I was looking for an original gift for my husband and had seen Peggy’s work. I loved the innocence of her work and so decided to commission a piece. Having shared some photographs Peggy captured two of our passions beautifully, and the essence of our relationship, my husband loved it and I was blown away. … More Couple Portrait: The Ultimate Unique Gift
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