March / April 2004

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Me with one of my latest paintings - this painting is being donated to the AWF fundraising auction
Welcome to the Online Art Newsletter!

To learn more about my involvement with the AWF click here

The aim of this Newsletter is to keep you informed of my latest Paintings, Prints and tips, but most importantly this is YOUR Newsletter, so do let me know what you would like to see in it. Whether it's more paintings, tips etc........... it's up to you.



Demonstrating at the Artist & Illustrators Exhibition London 2003

Latest News

Well there are big changes ahead!!!............

The most important of which is the birth of our first baby boy! Tomas Ethan Morgan was born 9th April and weighed 8lb 13oz!

I'm really going to have to be careful where I store my paints now!!!

With that in mind we are in the process of building a new studio, which means not just more, but also LARGER paintings for the future, if I get the time that is. Ha ha....

There are also plans for workshops towards the end of the year, stay tuned for that.........


Heir Apparent
Oil on canvas

Online Art and the AWF (African Wildlife Foundation)

I have teamed up with Craig Sholley from the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) for my latest series of wildlife paintings. The AWF do excellent conservation work in Africa and it is a privilege to be working with them to raise money for such excellent causes.

Heir Apparent (mountain Gorilla) left, will be auctioned at the AWF gala, The Ritz Carlton, Chicago May 6th.

Prints will be available very soon, 15% of profits from the prints will also be donated to the AWF. Please e-mail to enquire about the prints.
Latest Original Paintings

I'm really excited about my latest oil paintings and have decided to let my Newsletter friends have the first chance to see / buy them.

Limited edition prints are planned for both, but this is a chance for somebody to buy the originals!

Chimp

A chimpanzee has so many human characteristics and expressions, but it was this inquisitive / intelligent look that really grabbed me, I think it makes for a very intriguing painting.

This chimp also had a real naughty side and took great enjoyment in throwing leaves over my head at every opportunity! of which there were many!

This original oil painting is now available for sale, click the image to see full details.


Oil on board, 16 x 12in
Mandarin Duck (male)

Is the Mandarin duck the most beautiful duck in the world? Possibly........... But one thing is for sure, when I saw this duck swim towards me out of the shadows I just knew I had to paint him!

This original oil painting is now available for sale, click the image to see full details.


oil on board

New Ltd Edition Print
Lion Cubs - "Midday Heat"


New Ltd Edition Print - Midday Heat

New Ltd Edition Print "Midday Heat"

I met these two beautiful Lion cubs (can you see the one under the tree?) on Safari in South Africa, and knew they would make a great painting.

This is an edition of just 250, so if you want a copy please order soon to avoid disappointment.

Click the image to see full details of this and other available prints.

Wildscape Magazine
Look out for a fantastic review of my instructional PC, CD "Painting Wildlife in Oils" in Britain's ONLY dedicated wildlife art magazine, "WILDSCAPE" in the March / April edition!!!

If you would like to read more about my painting CD, or purchase it online, please click the image below.

Exhibition News

I will once again be exhibiting original paintings at this years National Exhibition of Wildlife Art (NEWA), I believe the Dates have been finalized for July 16th to 1st August 2004. I will post more details closer to the date.

Tips

Lots of you have requested more details on how I transfer my drawing over to the canvas - it's definitely the most popular question so far.

A full explanation, with images is too large for a Newsletter so click on the image below to be taken to the web page.

Transfer tip

Artist and Illustrators Exhibition 2003

I'd just like to thank everyone that came up and introduced themselves to me at the A&I last year, it was great meeting you all! I hope you all liked the leopard cub demonstration, and thanks for all your great comments regarding the "Leopard Cub painting pack" and the "Wildlife in Oils" CD, it makes all the hard work worth while!

I'd also like to especially thank one of Britain's top wildlife artists, Roy Chaffin and his lovely wife for making us feel so at ease at the A&I and for all his great advice. Thanks Roy.

Win a Print Contest
Congratulations - Winner - Jane Morris

Oh, before I forget, I just wanted to let you know that there have been lots of entries for the "Win a Print" contest (please only enter once) and I have randomly drawn the winner - Jane Morris.

So congratulations Jane - and the print will be on its way to you very shortly.

Don't be too disappointed if you didn't win as I've decided that as so many people were hoping to win a print (over 350 entered this time!!!), I will run another contest soon.

Everyone that has signed up for this newsletter will automatically be entered in to the next draw (you don't have to enter again).

I'd like to thank you for making this newsletter a success!!!!

Please remember to visit my web site frequently to see my latest paintings, tips and demos

Jason

Online Art

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