It has been quite a while since I last made an entry on this blog, I must admit it is not because I have been rushed off of my feet, more of a case for giving myself a bit if time. Time is now drifting by and I really need to get back in the swing of things and start to sink my teeth into some new drawings.

First off I need to tackle a new picture of Charlie the famous rehabilitated chimp from Monkey World in Dorset and from Monkey Life on channel five. The last picture I drew of Charlie was relieved very well, particularly by Jim who had it hung on his office wall at his home. It upsets me knowing he won't be around to see anymore of my new drawings but  know I have to continue, he would be furious if I didn't.

Recently I have become aware that the original Charlie print has become highly collectible, and they are very hard to get hold. We still have a sample copy of the print on the wall of the gift shop at Monkey World and it is almost the case that not a day goes by without someone requesting to purchase it. With this in mind I know it is definitely time to tackle another portrait of this wonderful character.

So for those of you waiting for a new one, watch this space it won't be long and I hope you won't be disappointed. It has a lot to live up to as my last portrait of him was one of my favorite drawings I have done, so much so I used it to illustrate the cover of my biog 'Pencils Patience and Primates'.



'Charlie' 1st print - Released 2005 (sold out)