Professor Adrian Darnell, Principal of Stephenson College Durham, 2001-2007. Portrait commissioned by the College and painted in soft pastel on board. In the background is the Infinity Bridge as seen from Queen’s Campus, Stockton.
Portrait of Prof. John Ashworth, Principal of Stephenson College Durham, 2007-2019. Commissioned by the College and painted in soft pastel on board.
Prof. Maggie O’Neill, Principal of Ustinov College, University of Durham 2012-2014. Portrait commissioned by the College and painted in soft pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper.
Private Commission 2016
Charcoal portrait of my father when he was a young man. Drawn on Canson Mi-Teintes paper, from an old photograph. He served in three regiments during WWII: The Royal Artillery, The King’s Liverpool Regiment and The South Wales Borderers. I … Continued
Pastel portrait painting on coloured pastel card, of Bill Bryson at the Summer Congregation ceremony in his final year as Chancellor of Durham University. I was so impressed and inspired by his sunny disposition. Despite having shaken hands with thousands … Continued
Soft pastel portrait of the world famous bronze sanctuary knocker on the door of Durham Cathedral. Size unframed c.32 x 40cm. Prints available. Please contact Gillie for price of original.
Pastel portrait on coloured paper. Size unframed: c.30 x 40cm. Private commission, drawn from an old black and white photograph.
