Elaine Johnston

We went to the Peebles Show on Saturday (15th) and saw some of Elaine Johnston's work for sale. She was also doing a painting behind the stall so visitors could see her at work. I was interested by the paintings she had there and when we got home I had a look at her website to see what other animals she had painted. There are a lot of cows and a few horse paintings but I particularly liked her paintings of the dormouse and the stag.

"Jerry, The Uninvited Guest"

I love the details and the texture in the fur and I think it helps create the idea of depth.

"Stag"

I think the fur on the stag is exaggerated but it could suggest that the painting is in winter so the stag's fur is thicker.