A Cornish cliff top walk
Walking over the cliff tops is such a pleasure at any time of the year but especially beautiful in spring when the wild flowers begin to emerge in the hedge rows. When I am walking through our woods, I reflect on these times. We have a planned trip to the coast soon and I shall […]
The Donkey and the Horse
There are many “Aesops fables” to choose from and I found it hard to choose which to one illustrate next. I began to paint this particular fable by demonstrating for an art group. There are various ways to interpret this fable and I have discovered some different versions which have come from the original story […]
Commission of “Rewilding of a woodland”
I have nearly finished this commission and I just need to add a few fine details to the painting. I love working at my easel but when I need to add delicate details such as whiskers on a fox, eyes and individual leaves on a tree, I find it easier to work at my drawing […]
Seaside gardens at Number 8
This group of paintings are set together and form a group of paintings which I like to call “Seaside gardens”. These paintings are similar in colour and composition. I have simplified the shapes of the exotic plants and flowers to create patterns and movement.
A few paintings on show at Number 8
Here are a few of my paintings on show at Number 8. I have included some small paintings and larger pieces of work. I have grouped the paintings on the same subject together. Here are four seaside pieces some of which are influenced by Cornwall and three of the paintings are derived from visits, to […]
A new painting for my solo exhibition at Number 8 in Pershore
I have just finished this small painting; “The White Boat at Charlestown” for an exhibition titled “Poetic Storytelling” which is running for three weeks from Thursday 27th February until 19th March.
The Minack Theatre
At this time of year when it’s cold and grey it’s lovely to reflect on places that we have been during the summer. This small painting is a based on the “Minack theatre” in Cornwall. I remember seeing “Under Milkwood” by Dylan Thomas there. It was amazing to watch the play and enjoy the amazing […]
Snowdrops and Stars
When I am working on a series or collection of paintings I experiment with variations of a theme. It’s fun to explore different compositions. I tend to work with a similar colour palette with subtle differences and place characters in a variety of locations within the painting. This painting complements the painting “A Moon Gazing […]
An Anglesey commission
It’s interesting to reflect upon commissions that I completed last year. This particular commission was based upon a view overlooking a bay in Anglesey. The sea had a beautiful blue colour and the bay had it’s own character. I worked closely with the client to tell the story of the sun setting with everyone enjoying […]
A small study of Polperro in Cornwall
I have been enjoying painting this small painting of Polperro in Cornwall with a combination of watercolour and gouache. I loved the way the white houses are nestled in the hillside overlooking the sea. They seem to peep out amongst the trees and bushes. The little boats are bobbing about in the waves which I […]