This is one of the loveliest commissions I’ve had – “Could you paint me a dog on a gold background please?”

I added the flowers because it was for a garden designer who has a beautiful garden.

And on the theme of woolly hats…

This racoon hasn’t quite got the hang of knitting yet, but he’s determined to make a balaclava for his sweetheart Minnie. And I’m sure she’ll love it no matter how wonky it is.