Felt making at All saints Guides Group in Poole.

We’ve been working with local guide groups to create felted wall hangings. It was a great team activity and the kids loved the felt flower meadows and all wanted to do some more!

Felted panels at St Ives First School

We made fabulous felted flower panels after looking at pictures of the flower meadow designed by Stewarts Garden Centre at the New Forest Show for inspiration. The kids and teachers learnt a new skill and these panels will be a great display when they dry. 

Friendship poles for St Johns.

I’ve been working with St Johns In Wimborne to make outdoor art that celebrates the friends and fun they have in school. We’re looking forward to seeing the finished pieces outside in their newly designed garden. Stewarts Garden Centre donated all the materials for the project through our partnership project, Little Green Fingers. More info …

Spaniels are lovely portraits.

Working on this for display today. What do you think do far? N

Some pictures from last year

Just a few from last year.

Hairy hound portrait

Just had this lovely message from Poppy’s owners. Thanks, Maggie, here she is! Hi Nina A rather belated happy new year!  We adore the portrait of Poppy, our hairy hound, and proudly show it off to friends and neighbours, but haven’t found her on your website or blog. best wishes, Maggie Welsh

Cows!

Drawing more images for cards and prints. These lovely ladies are from Barford Farm, nr. Wimborne. A great place for ice-cream! What do you think so far? >

German Shepherd portrait

A lovely dog to draw, makes a lovely head study of a german shepherd.

Zac’s portrait

A beautiful spaniel portrait, they make great subjects! Zac is a lovely example of one, with bags of character too! Thanks for coming across to pick him up, Nicola, I’m glad you liked him.Nina Squirewww.thepastelartist.co.uk07967 736762

3 lovely terrier portraits!

I’m really pleased with these lovely characters – they make a great terrier portrait! That’s all I can show for now – there’s so many surprises for Christmas. I’ve been flat out since the summer and can just about see the end of the line of commissions for Christmas which is great but exhausting! Its …