In the finals our sitter was the charismatic Eddie Izzard and it was a thrill to have my portrait chosen.

Find out what it was like to draw award-winning author Bernadine Evaristo in the semi-finals of the competition.

I’ll be showing and selling figurative line drawings and portraits, alongside other local artists and makers.

Take a look at some backstage photos from my heat which I was surprised but delighted to win.

Along with over 70 other artists, I’ll be competing in the heats of Sky Arts’ portraiture competition.

I’ll be showcasing my latest work at home, so please come and say hello. Prepare to be sketched!