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Are you interested in commissioning a painting from me? If so, make sure you're on my commissions mailing / waiting list by messaging me via this contact form. I'm about to start scheduling commissioned paintings for completion later this year so will be emailing everybody on the list with latest prices and information about the process PS This was the last commission I painted before taking a little break - it's of Puschi, Fusslo, Schnuddi and Ta-Zuma who live in southern Germany. It's 30 x 40cm, acrylic on deep canvas

I've just released four new high-quality poster prints at just £9 each - the collection is growing! Three of my popular love-themed 'ink' designs are included in the set: Loving Feline, You're Purrfect and Sweetheart. As these are a commercially-standard A3 size (precisely 29.7 x 42.0cm / 11.69 x16.53 inches, or 30x40cm / 12x16inches if you prefer to round things up), it's quite easy to find affordable frames and mounts for these posters yourself (eg try IKEA). The other new poster is 'Rita's Cats', below, featuring four fluffy ragdolls and a green-eyed tabby mog:  

To say farewell to 2016, I've created a page dedicated to some (but not all!) of the artworks I've created throughout the year.  Take a look on the Gallery page. Wilf by Kim Haskins, 2016

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After such a difficult time dealing with recent copyright infringement issues, making heart-shaped ornaments ahead of this year's Christmas season has been an enjoyable and uplifting task. This year I'm applying a thick, glossy coat of resin to each one to add extra shine and protection when hung on display. The downside is that it takes at least 24 hours to dry, so it's time-consuming but absolutely worth it. Gold leaf and glitter makes for an especially striking effect under resin! The first lot of ornaments sold out within 48 hours, but I've been making more in the meantime. I'll give...