Sarah Davis
@sarahsfineart.bsky.social
#Artist living in rural Kent, England. 🌾🌳
I like working with pastels, acrylics and oils. 🎨🖌️
I love dogs and cats, especially Rhodesian Ridgebacks 🐈⬛ 🐈🐾🦴
Commissions considered. 👩🎨🖼️
No NFTs.
I like working with pastels, acrylics and oils. 🎨🖌️
I love dogs and cats, especially Rhodesian Ridgebacks 🐈⬛ 🐈🐾🦴
Commissions considered. 👩🎨🖼️
No NFTs.
Now drying ready to be varnished later.
Anne Boleyn Queen of England, executed in May 1536 for alleged treason and adultery, sketched by Hans Holbein possibly to become a miniature painting for Henry VIII, her husband.
#history #thetudors #anneboleyn #oilpainting #holbein #portrait #art #artist
Anne Boleyn Queen of England, executed in May 1536 for alleged treason and adultery, sketched by Hans Holbein possibly to become a miniature painting for Henry VIII, her husband.
#history #thetudors #anneboleyn #oilpainting #holbein #portrait #art #artist
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Now drying ready to be varnished later.
Anne Boleyn Queen of England, executed in May 1536 for alleged treason and adultery, sketched by Hans Holbein possibly to become a miniature painting for Henry VIII, her husband.
#history #thetudors #anneboleyn #oilpainting #holbein #portrait #art #artist
Anne Boleyn Queen of England, executed in May 1536 for alleged treason and adultery, sketched by Hans Holbein possibly to become a miniature painting for Henry VIII, her husband.
#history #thetudors #anneboleyn #oilpainting #holbein #portrait #art #artist
Here is my recently completed oil painting of Queen Anne Boleyn.
I have used Holbein's Windsor sketch as my reference.
I chose this particular Holbein sketch to paint because, in my opinion, it is the most accurate depiction of Anne still in existence. #anneboleyn #thetudors #history #oilpainting
I have used Holbein's Windsor sketch as my reference.
I chose this particular Holbein sketch to paint because, in my opinion, it is the most accurate depiction of Anne still in existence. #anneboleyn #thetudors #history #oilpainting
December 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here is my recently completed oil painting of Queen Anne Boleyn.
I have used Holbein's Windsor sketch as my reference.
I chose this particular Holbein sketch to paint because, in my opinion, it is the most accurate depiction of Anne still in existence. #anneboleyn #thetudors #history #oilpainting
I have used Holbein's Windsor sketch as my reference.
I chose this particular Holbein sketch to paint because, in my opinion, it is the most accurate depiction of Anne still in existence. #anneboleyn #thetudors #history #oilpainting
I’m waiting for my Anne Boleyn in oils to dry so I can do the final touches, so I’ve started another portrait in pastels.
I’m once again in turmoil over the fur Holbein sketched on her arms.
Should I go with black fur or ermine this time?
#tudors #history #historian #art #artist #realism #anneboleyn
I’m once again in turmoil over the fur Holbein sketched on her arms.
Should I go with black fur or ermine this time?
#tudors #history #historian #art #artist #realism #anneboleyn
December 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I’m waiting for my Anne Boleyn in oils to dry so I can do the final touches, so I’ve started another portrait in pastels.
I’m once again in turmoil over the fur Holbein sketched on her arms.
Should I go with black fur or ermine this time?
#tudors #history #historian #art #artist #realism #anneboleyn
I’m once again in turmoil over the fur Holbein sketched on her arms.
Should I go with black fur or ermine this time?
#tudors #history #historian #art #artist #realism #anneboleyn
I am such a sucker for a kitten. This little Pickle is my daughters new cat, he’s been keeping them awake at night running around the house going crazy 😂🐈⬛
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I am such a sucker for a kitten. This little Pickle is my daughters new cat, he’s been keeping them awake at night running around the house going crazy 😂🐈⬛
Henry VIII gifted Anne Boleyn a dressing gown in 1532 made of black satin and trimmed with velvet which took more than twelve yards of material, highlighting Henry's extravagant spending on her.
And now for the fur on her arms.
I have chosen to paint sable which was reserved for nobility.
And now for the fur on her arms.
I have chosen to paint sable which was reserved for nobility.
December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Henry VIII gifted Anne Boleyn a dressing gown in 1532 made of black satin and trimmed with velvet which took more than twelve yards of material, highlighting Henry's extravagant spending on her.
And now for the fur on her arms.
I have chosen to paint sable which was reserved for nobility.
And now for the fur on her arms.
I have chosen to paint sable which was reserved for nobility.
Day 2 of trying to recreate Anne Boleyn in oils using the Windsor Holbein sketch as a reference.
#tudors #anneboleyn #history #historicalart #portraits #artist
#tudors #anneboleyn #history #historicalart #portraits #artist
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Day 2 of trying to recreate Anne Boleyn in oils using the Windsor Holbein sketch as a reference.
#tudors #anneboleyn #history #historicalart #portraits #artist
#tudors #anneboleyn #history #historicalart #portraits #artist
Portraits are hard 🤨
This one was an art class study but it had to be freehand using largish brushes.
This doesn’t sit well with me, I really prefer precision.
Given the choice I’d have used a grid for this and got the dimensions spot on. #artists #portraits #movies #marilynmonroe #paintings
This one was an art class study but it had to be freehand using largish brushes.
This doesn’t sit well with me, I really prefer precision.
Given the choice I’d have used a grid for this and got the dimensions spot on. #artists #portraits #movies #marilynmonroe #paintings
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Portraits are hard 🤨
This one was an art class study but it had to be freehand using largish brushes.
This doesn’t sit well with me, I really prefer precision.
Given the choice I’d have used a grid for this and got the dimensions spot on. #artists #portraits #movies #marilynmonroe #paintings
This one was an art class study but it had to be freehand using largish brushes.
This doesn’t sit well with me, I really prefer precision.
Given the choice I’d have used a grid for this and got the dimensions spot on. #artists #portraits #movies #marilynmonroe #paintings
Another black and white free hand study in acrylics. 30x30cms
#blueskyartshow #blackandwhite #marilynmonroe #acrylicpainting
#portraits #portraitpainting #art
#blueskyartshow #blackandwhite #marilynmonroe #acrylicpainting
#portraits #portraitpainting #art
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Another black and white free hand study in acrylics. 30x30cms
#blueskyartshow #blackandwhite #marilynmonroe #acrylicpainting
#portraits #portraitpainting #art
#blueskyartshow #blackandwhite #marilynmonroe #acrylicpainting
#portraits #portraitpainting #art
No confirmed portraits have yet been discovered of Anne Boleyn that were painted of her while she was alive, but this particular sketch by Hans Holbein really excites me because many believe that this could be her.
It’s known as ‘The Windsor Sketch’, and I’m going to try to bring it to life.
It’s known as ‘The Windsor Sketch’, and I’m going to try to bring it to life.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No confirmed portraits have yet been discovered of Anne Boleyn that were painted of her while she was alive, but this particular sketch by Hans Holbein really excites me because many believe that this could be her.
It’s known as ‘The Windsor Sketch’, and I’m going to try to bring it to life.
It’s known as ‘The Windsor Sketch’, and I’m going to try to bring it to life.
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Another art class study in acrylics.
Free hand from a reference photo in black and white with a one inch brush for the under drawing and shading. Then a smaller round brush for the details. #portraitartist #art #blackandwhite #kent #artclass
Free hand from a reference photo in black and white with a one inch brush for the under drawing and shading. Then a smaller round brush for the details. #portraitartist #art #blackandwhite #kent #artclass
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Another art class study in acrylics.
Free hand from a reference photo in black and white with a one inch brush for the under drawing and shading. Then a smaller round brush for the details. #portraitartist #art #blackandwhite #kent #artclass
Free hand from a reference photo in black and white with a one inch brush for the under drawing and shading. Then a smaller round brush for the details. #portraitartist #art #blackandwhite #kent #artclass
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’m not sure if botanical art is really my thing but I did a couple of recent studies in pastels and they turned out ok. #botanicalart #botanicals #artists #art #flowers
November 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I’m not sure if botanical art is really my thing but I did a couple of recent studies in pastels and they turned out ok. #botanicalart #botanicals #artists #art #flowers
I made this portrait for my best friend whose beloved dog had sadly passed away at an old age.
Vivid background because she absolutely adores all things pink 💕💖🌸💖💕 #jackrussell #petportraits #art #pastels #dogs
Vivid background because she absolutely adores all things pink 💕💖🌸💖💕 #jackrussell #petportraits #art #pastels #dogs
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I made this portrait for my best friend whose beloved dog had sadly passed away at an old age.
Vivid background because she absolutely adores all things pink 💕💖🌸💖💕 #jackrussell #petportraits #art #pastels #dogs
Vivid background because she absolutely adores all things pink 💕💖🌸💖💕 #jackrussell #petportraits #art #pastels #dogs
If the algorithm shows you my art, thank you for watching. 🙏
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If the algorithm shows you my art, thank you for watching. 🙏
Only know you love her when you let her go ❤️ Oils on canvas 30x40cm #blueskycats #catsofbluesky #cats #ragdoll #mainecoon #ilovemycat #catportraits #petportraits #art
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Only know you love her when you let her go ❤️ Oils on canvas 30x40cm #blueskycats #catsofbluesky #cats #ragdoll #mainecoon #ilovemycat #catportraits #petportraits #art
An early acrylic painting of mine, 30x30cm 🍁🍂
#blueskyartshow #autumn #art #blueskyart #artists #artistsofbluesky #acrylicpainting
#blueskyartshow #autumn #art #blueskyart #artists #artistsofbluesky #acrylicpainting
November 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
An early acrylic painting of mine, 30x30cm 🍁🍂
#blueskyartshow #autumn #art #blueskyart #artists #artistsofbluesky #acrylicpainting
#blueskyartshow #autumn #art #blueskyart #artists #artistsofbluesky #acrylicpainting
This monkey is almost done.
I’ll look at her with fresh eyes when I get back and see if anything needs tweaking.
#monkeys #chimpanzees #art #pastels #artists #kent #tunbridgewells
I’ll look at her with fresh eyes when I get back and see if anything needs tweaking.
#monkeys #chimpanzees #art #pastels #artists #kent #tunbridgewells
October 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This monkey is almost done.
I’ll look at her with fresh eyes when I get back and see if anything needs tweaking.
#monkeys #chimpanzees #art #pastels #artists #kent #tunbridgewells
I’ll look at her with fresh eyes when I get back and see if anything needs tweaking.
#monkeys #chimpanzees #art #pastels #artists #kent #tunbridgewells
Another eye study, this time a horses eye.
Original reference photo thanks to Kerri-Ann Afford.
Pastels on Pastelmat card.
30x40cms
#horses #art #animalportraits #equestrian #artistsofbluesky #realart #traditionalart #artists
Original reference photo thanks to Kerri-Ann Afford.
Pastels on Pastelmat card.
30x40cms
#horses #art #animalportraits #equestrian #artistsofbluesky #realart #traditionalart #artists
October 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Another eye study, this time a horses eye.
Original reference photo thanks to Kerri-Ann Afford.
Pastels on Pastelmat card.
30x40cms
#horses #art #animalportraits #equestrian #artistsofbluesky #realart #traditionalart #artists
Original reference photo thanks to Kerri-Ann Afford.
Pastels on Pastelmat card.
30x40cms
#horses #art #animalportraits #equestrian #artistsofbluesky #realart #traditionalart #artists
Inquisitive paws ruin pastel drawings so I have to cover my art when I leave the room or risk getting some paw shaped smudges.
October 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Inquisitive paws ruin pastel drawings so I have to cover my art when I leave the room or risk getting some paw shaped smudges.
September 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Would any of you kind people follow me on #instagram ? I’ve only got 369 followers on there which is a bit pants.
Very hard to be seen there 🙁
I follow back ❤️ #follow #art
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Very hard to be seen there 🙁
I follow back ❤️ #follow #art
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September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Would any of you kind people follow me on #instagram ? I’ve only got 369 followers on there which is a bit pants.
Very hard to be seen there 🙁
I follow back ❤️ #follow #art
www.instagram.com/sarahpd229?i...
Very hard to be seen there 🙁
I follow back ❤️ #follow #art
www.instagram.com/sarahpd229?i...