The Blue Vase
This recent painting is a view of Craster harbour, inspired by a blue vase and the pretty harbour. The blue vase mirrors the colours of the sea and the tulips reminds us that Spring is round the corner.
Dancing by the Sea
This painting is very similar to “Dancing on the Beach” but two paintings are never the same. It is a larger version of the first with more detail.
Working a series of new paintings
Although it is good to work on a larger scale I tend to paint on a series of smaller paintings while I am exploring a subject. This allows me to be more experimental and explore different mediums. My latest topic is “Movement in Landscape”.
A Balcony view
I often think it would be would be pleasing to have a balcony view of the sea. This painting is partly based on Porthleven in Cornwall but the balcony, French windows and vase of tulips are from my imagination.
Painting with rose tinted spectacles
I’m sometimes accused of looking at life with rose tinted spectacles. I’m really looking forward to spring and I have lots of projects this year to keep me busy. This is a great time of year to work on new paintings ready for exhibiting over the coming months.
A Barn Owl in Landscape
This time of year has a special pink light. I think it’s a combination of the cold and the sun which is low in the sky. In this painting the sky is a soft pink which is mirrored in the colours of the leaves, trees and hills. I have also chosen a spring palette to […]
The finished painting of Dancing on the beach
Here’s the finished painting of the study I made for the demonstration. I enjoyed the demonstration with Hinckley Art society and I have decided that the women dancing are on a beach in Greece and dancing for the fisherman in the hope that they will return with lots of fish!
Illustration for Balqees Honey
This painting is one of five illustrations that I have recently completed for Balqees Honey to be used on their honey pots. This one is for Madagascar. It includes the plants, flowers and trees that you would typically find in Madagascar.
Sketch for a new painting, “Dancers on the beach”
Next week I shall painting for Hinckley Art Society near Leicester and I am preparing the painting that I shall be demonstrating. In this sketch I am creating a pencil drawing followed by soft shades of blues and greens. I want to keep this painting ethereal and flowing.
Adding Final touches
Here I am adding final touches to one of to one of my winter paintings. I am looking forward to Spring and I notice that my colour palette changes in the New Year to fresher colours reflecting the longer days and lighter mornings.