Category Archives: Life Paintings

paintings of the nude

Bold, Brave and Beautiful, plus Working from Life.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Simon Tolhurst

I had the final sitting with the model for my latest painting recently and now that the painting is finished I want to say something about the genre of the nude and also about the working process I find myself … Continue reading →

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Saatchi Online Prints

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Simon Tolhurst

The Saatchi Online website is now offering fine art prints and I’ve made a number of my paintings and drawings, new and old, available for this service. The prints are on paper or canvas and start at just $20 for … Continue reading →

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I do not love you except because I love you.

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Simon Tolhurst

Matters of the heart are utmost in my thoughts at the moment so it was particularly affecting to read this poem by Pablo Neruda. I do not love you except because I love you. I do not love you except … Continue reading →

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The section you’ve all been waiting for…

Posted on March 21, 2006 by Simon Tolhurst

That’s right, a new section dedicated to Nudes 41 drawings and paintings Check it out unless you’re easily offended. Comments are welcome as always but keep them clean please! PS    some names have been changed to protect the innocent. PPS  … Continue reading →

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