Commission of a pretty Cottage near Upton-On -Severn
I already have several commissions to do this year and this commission was completed last Summer. It was a pleasure to paint outside “en plein air” and capture the atmosphere of this summer garden.
Durham Castle Commission
Castles are a great subject matter for a commission and I have been to visit Durham on a number of occasions. I enjoyed painting this scene of the river with the bridge and rowers.
The Unicorn and the Castle
It’s fun to create designs for children. Images of Unicorns can be seen as far back as the middle ages and have been written about in many children’s books. Here’s one of my versions with pink blossomed trees and turrets.
The Rose Fairy
Theatre Design and dance continue to influence my work. This small painting depicts a ballet dancer in a butterfly costume. I also enjoy embellishing and decorating my costumes with flowers and ribbons.
Ginger Cat with a Harbour View
This painting began in a demonstration for Matlock Art Society. They asked me to demonstrate gouache painting and movement in the landscape which is partly influenced by dance and movement. There is a still life and in contrast a person is walking with a dog. The boats are bobbing in the water and a sailing […]
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.