Matthew Slater
- Apr 9
69 People
I've been working on developing a clearer style for my characters and now think I have it. I did these 69 sketches in Hitchin yesterday...
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Matthew Slater
- Feb 21
Bride and Groom
I enjoyed doing this more detailed illustration for a change. I have spent so many months doing sketch work it was good to see what...
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Matthew Slater
- Aug 7, 2022
Wild Arum
Wild Arum berries found on a walk in some woodland. Ground very dry, dog’s mercury and nettles wilted even in shaded areas. Small pools...
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Matthew Slater
- Jul 31, 2022
Steam Bike 2
Working digitally is so much more interesting for me as I can switch between styles so easily. This works well for me, though I almost...
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Matthew Slater
- Jun 27, 2022
Large Skipper
Large skipper butterfly on blackberry flowers. Inspired by a visit to Herefordshire a couple of weeks ago. This picture has taken many...
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Matthew Slater
- Jun 25, 2022
Piani-sea-mo
One picture with two coloured versions as a way of trying something different.
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Matthew Slater
- Jun 25, 2022
Ballingham Hedgerow
Hedgerows on a sunny, warm day in June can be an overwhelming mass of fresh luxurious new growth and abundant flowers. Whilst on a walk...
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Matthew Slater
- May 30, 2022
Speedwell and Small Whites
This has taken me a while to complete as I wasn’t at all sure in what direction to take it. To me, it is a bit scruffy as I kept dipping...
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Matthew Slater
- May 17, 2022
Chilli
One cat, two portraits! A work colleague asked me if I would draw her cat, Chilli. She was so excited when I showed her the cartoon...
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Matthew Slater
- Feb 3, 2022
Croft Castle
This illustration was drawn a few days ago after a recent visit to Fishpool Valley at the National Trust property of Croft Castle in...
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Matthew Slater
- Jan 22, 2022
A Dog
Perhaps I will start adding a few dogs to my pictures…..
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Matthew Slater
- Dec 22, 2021
Christmas Card
This illustration became my Christmas card. Once I had sent it off to print I decided to change a couple of tiny details before posting...
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Matthew Slater
- Dec 18, 2021
Santa
A quick little picture whilst watching tv this evening.
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Matthew Slater
- Dec 12, 2021
Fieldfare
Illustration inspired by seeing some fieldfares around Wrest Park today.
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