BEV LEWIS

I was encouraged by my parents to paint and draw from a very early age, and I did this with a passion. I went on to study 'Commercial Art' at the Johannesburg School of Art, and started on a career in graphics, leaving painting behind. I rediscovered my love for drawing and painting in the early ‘90’s, when looking for something to fill my time I bought some coloured pencils and started drawing the animals and birds which inspired me so much. Growing up in South Africa has given me a great love for African wildlife.

I paint in coloured pencil, watercolour, pastels and acrylics, but I love the control and the detail which can be achieved with coloured pencils. I prefer a smooth support for coloured pencil and use Fabriano Artistico, hot pressed, 100% cotton watercolour paper and a variety of pencils, from very hard to very soft to get the effect I am looking for. I have recently tried drawing on drafting film which needs a very different technique.

I am also a freelance illustrator specialising in flora and fauna and have worked on many projects from children’s educational games, brochures and interpretive signs for countryside parks etc.

I accept commissions for pet portraits (or anything else to do with animals) and have exhibited my own work locally.

Contact details:

Website:www.bevs-animal-portraits.co.uk
E-mail: animals[at]blewis58.freeserve.co.uk