My subject matter ranges from architecture and golf to figurative and portraits.

Architecture

In August of 2007, I spent two weeks in a converted medieval monastery in Limoux, in the picturesque Lanquedoc area of Southern France. I loved the medieval towns and hilltop villages with their rick history and amazing architecture. When I returned home, I began to take more notice of the wonderful architecture right in southwestern Ontario. Its funny how I had to go half way around the world to really appreciate and notice the architecture right in front of me. If you are downtown London, just look up and you will see all the great architectural detail on the old buildings. (Streetscape Series)

Golf

Golfing is a passion of mine and has been for about 12 years. I once declared it was a stupid sport, but a Christmas gift, a couple of lessons and I was hooked. Golfing is about the challenge of friendly competition with yourself and others, the beauty of the landscape and hours of enjoyable social time with friends. Since 2008, my original drawings have been purchased for prizes for golf tournaments and/or commemorating such events as 'Hole in One". If you have a special golf hole or if you are organizing a golf tournament and you would like to have an original drawing done, please contact cheryl@radfordart.ca or call (519) 432-4829. (Greenhills Golf Drawings)

Figurative Art and Nudes

Traditional figure drawing has always been a favourite subject of mine, as the human body is truly a magnificent work of art. It is considered to be one of the most difficult to master. I enjoy the challenge of combining t he four elements of drawing: line, value, texture and form, into a believable, realistic drawing. Drawing is the cornerstone of all visual art and there is nothing wrong with being known as an artist who draws. The Arts Project has a live model every monday night, which is open to anyone who wants to draw from a live model.

Portraits

Portraits are more than just a likeness. They are more than just pretty pictures of people and animals. A portrait should capture the subject's uniqueness and personality. Sometimes it is as subtle as the angle at which you are viewing it. Sometimes it is the reflected colours that create a mood. The most important feature to me is the eyes. I like the sense of communication that is created when the viewer makes eye contact with the portrait. Most of my portraits are of pets... I like some animals better than most people and most animals better than some people.