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I'm going to be doing a live painting demo at Stoke Gabriel Art Group in Devon, TQ9 6ST UK on Tuesday 7th December. The demo starts at 730pm ((in the Village Hall). Tea and biscuits provided at the half-way mark. Guests are welcome (£2 entry fee). I'll be creating a painting of lambs in the English countryside using interactive acrylics and maybe some watercolour and other stuff depending on time. :-) #animalart #artdemo #artclass

Just a line to say thanks to those who got in touch regarding my recent posts. I'm now closing commissions for this year but will re-open them in early 2022.

Is your loved one a beltie fan? Still looking for the ideal Christmas present? Something with a truly personal touch? There are only 39 shopping days until Christmas! Further to my post the other day, there is only one spot left on my Christmas Cattle Commissions program. If you would like to commission a beltedgalloway painting this holiday season, please email me on info at mikejory dot co dot uk for details

Are you super busy but mildly worried that Christmas is fast approaching? Are you beginning to wonder what to get as a present for your loved one this holiday season? Do you remember that last time you bought something generic… and the look of disappointment on their face? What about that time they got upset after unwrapping your gift and they had to remind you that they’d specifically said “I don’t like that type of thing”. Did they tell you that you never listen. Deep down, did you feel that they were right? You want to do better but are you struggling to think of something that you haven’t done before? Something that is truly unique? Something that they will love and treasure for a lifetime? Something that really shows you have thought carefully about what they would like. Something that shows how much you feel connected to them. Something that shows them that you really know them. Do you have a loved one who is a fan of belted galloway cows?
Well, good news, Christmas Cattle Commissions are now open. If you would be interested in commissioning a cattle painting then please feel free to email me: info at mikejory dot co dot uk The painting shown is “The White Stripe” inspired by a #beltie on #Dartmoor in the UK. The original painting sold to a collector in the US and prints have been sold worldwide.

Thanks to all who got in touch regarding my Belties commission a painting program. Commissions are closed for now but will re-open at the end of October / early November. If you'd like to be on the waiting list for a beltie painting or another commission then please feel free to email me info at mikejory dot co dot uk and I'll put you on the list.

3 out of 5 places are already gone. 
Spaces in the 6 Week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting program are running out, and registration closes in just 12 hours ⏰
If you’re a Tech Business Executive or Scientist struggling with finding the time to search for your dream belties painting this is your opportunity to acquire the beltie painting that you’re proud to hang in your home. Don’t miss out!  
“Mike has so far completed two pieces of art work for me and they are absolutely brilliant, we had several discussions about subject and content and Mike did the rest. Fantastic work by a fantastic artist” - D. Tredgett.
Email me info at mikejory dot co dot uk with "Belties" in the subject and body of your email and I'll send you the details on how to apply.

Just  ⏰ 36 hours left ⏰
Time is running out to grab your spot on the 6 Week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting Program
I’ve had several questions over the last couple of days so if you love belties artwork, here are some more details:
✅ On 11th Oct 2021, the 6 Week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting Program will begin. There are now just 4 spots available and each person will work closely with me as I create a bespoke beltie painting for them that they will be proud to hang in their home withOUT them having to set aside hours at a time to tour round galleries and art fairs.
✅ The program is specifically designed to allow you to acquire a truly unique belted galloway cow painting that you and / or a loved one will have a deep personal connection to. It’s designed for people who’ve tried searching on line and visiting open studio events and still haven’t been able to get the belties painting that will truly enhance their living space.
✅ You’ll get the 6 Week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting Program
✅ You don’t need any equipment just access to your phone
✅ You don’t need to provide reference photos unless you have a particular location and / or animal in mind.
✅ You don’t need to set aside hours at a time, the program is designed to fit in with a busy lifestyle so you just review progress and provide me with feedback whenever you have a few minutes.
✅ Cost will depend on the size of painting you commission and the materials used. The most popular option is a 21”x15” acrylic painting on high quality paper at GBP £690.
✅ The finished painting, along with the extra drawings mentioned in my previous posts, are shipped to you by tracked-and-signed-for-courier. For the option mentioned above, I can provide free international shipping.
To grab one of the remaining places on the program email me info at mikejory dot co dot uk with “belties” in the subject line and body of your message then I will send you the sign up details.
Please note, you’ve only got 36hrs before registration is closing. 
p.s. The picture shown is “Storm’s Coming” - the original painting sold to a veterinarian and rancher in the USA.

How a busy tech executive commissioned beltie paintings their loved one has a deep personal connection to withOUT sacrificing their limited free time by spending hours touring round galleries, art fairs and searching online…and how you can do the exact same thing.
Yesterday I revealed information about my 6 Week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting Program to enable you to get your dream belted galloway painting that will be a truly unique addition to your home, will fit with your personal style and is art that you and your loved one will have a real personal connection to.

So here’s the plan.

I am looking for 5 tech professionals who are tired of not being able to find the time to find a truly unique piece of belted galloway cow artwork that their loved one will treasure.

On 11th October 2021 these art lovers will start working closely with me to create a truly unique belted galloway cow painting for their home and / or as a gift for that special someone.

Does that sound exciting to you?

Would you LOVE to stop missing out on your dream painting and start taking the right steps towards FINALLY acquiring some beautiful beltie artwork that you have a genuine personal connection to?

Those 5 people will get: 

✅  The 6 week Commission-a-Beltie-Painting program: during which I will paint an original belted galloway cattle painting for you so that you finally get that special statement piece you’ve been looking for. The program uses the In-Phase Painting system which is a unique method to produce striking works of art in a time-efficient way by combining proven techniques from fine art, scientific research and agile project management.  

✅  Weekly progress reports to ensure the painting produced is tuned to your personal taste.

✅  Full access to the creative process from thumbnail sketches and initial drawings, to image design, colour and media choice all the way through to creation of the final painting so you experience the entire creative journey.

✅  At the end of the process, all preparatory sketches, drawings, experiments, notes etc will be provided with the finished painting so you not only gain a wonderful painting but also a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials and artwork.

✅  Your own App so that you can view work-in-progress images and videos delivered straight to your phone no matter where you are.

✅  Permanent exclusive access to the painting videos - as well as watching the painting come to life on your phone, all videos are downloadable so you will gain a permanent record of the creative process and the story that leads to your painting.

✅  Transfer of image copyright to you so you can be sure that you have a truly unique piece of art that will never be reproduced as prints etc.

“I have been commissioning art work from Mike for over 10 years. Mike listens carefully to the brief and the work is of the highest standard. I would not hesitate to recommend this artist.” - Dr. R. Crook

Interested in commissioning a belted galloway cow painting that will enhance your home and that you’ll have a genuine personal connection to?
Simply email me info at mikejory dot co dot uk with “Belties” in the subject line and body of your email & I will personally send you the details. It’s that simple. Just type “Belties” in the title and body of your email to secure your spot.
Kind regards
Mike
p.s. the painting shown is ‘Hidden by Stone Walls’ inspired by a herd up on Dartmoor in the UK.

Are you a busy tech professional who works in the city but loves the countryside? Do you have a loved one who is a fan of #beltedgalloway cattle? How are you supposed to find a #beltedgallowaycow painting that is the perfect gift for your loved one, that fits perfectly in your home if you don’t feel a personal connection to the art work that you’ve viewed so far? Is it actually possible to purchase belted galloway cow art without buying something that other people already have? I bet you’ve tried art galleries, art fairs and online galleries and nothing has quite worked for you, right? How do you find the time to visit endless art galleries and art fairs if you're a busy tech professional, if your timetable is packed with meetings, scrums, wash ups etc? How do you justify spending money on framing if you’re unsure if you will feel a long-term emotional connection to the art that you purchase? Is the constant quest to find a belted galloway cow painting that you and your loved one truly love really worth it? Can you really get your ideal painting without compromising on style, composition, size and how well it fits in with your own personal living space? If any (or all) of the above questions run through your head… I might be able to help.
I don't have all the answers but I have created several #beltie paintings that have helped tech professionals including those in the fields of #science #physics #engineering and #computerprogramming transform their homes and workspaces and provide unique gifts for their loved ones. So, let me give you a road map, so that you stop hitting dead ends or getting lost on back roads, and instead take the fast lane to a belted galloway cow painting that you can be proud to hang in your home. Let me show you that you can have the art and living space that you’ve always dreamed of. I’ve had many tech professionals reach out to me asking for my help. So I had this idea to build a step by step plan to guide you from wondering how to get your hands on your dream painting to owning a belted galloway cow painting in just 6 weeks AND as I create the painting, you will be able to see it come to life and contribute to its design ensuring you'll have a deep personal connection to the finished artwork. No fluff. No messing around, just a simple plan to take you from wanting your dream painting to having your dream painting. I am only opening this #belties commissions program at select times of the year. If you are interested in claiming one of the very few spots available on this program, email me: info at mikejory dot co dot uk with "belties" in the subject field
Best wishes
Mike
p.s. The painting shown is “The White Stripe” inspired by a beltie on #Dartmoor in the UK. The original painting sold to a collector in the US.

Watercolor portrait painting inspired by Eddie Izzard sitting for Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year.