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 […]
Rewilding of a woodland commission in progress
I have recently been working on a commission of a painting to depict the rewilding of a woodland. It’s an exciting project and inspiring to imagine what the woodland will look like in years to come.
A Window view of Honfleur
Last autumn, in Honfleur, France; I was lucky to stay in an attic room that had a lovely window view of the harbour from the top of the stairs. I have painted this view partly from memory and placed a small selection of flowers in a bottle to draw.
A Full Moon and a Moon Gazing Hare
On Tuesday this week there was a full moon and I felt inspired to paint this small painting of a hare and other woodland creatures. The first snowdrops have appeared in the garden and are the first sign that spring is on it’s way.
A second illustration of “The hare and the tortoise”
Whilst I was working on my previous commission of “The Hare and the Tortoise” I thought I would experiment with another composition. In this illustration the path is winding in a different direction and the fox is standing on all fours rather than sitting. I have also been working on my version of the written […]
Exhibiting at Blackthorpe Barn
I exhibited at Blackthorpe Barn near Bury St. Edmunds for three consecutive weekends in December leading up to Christmas. The old Tudor Barn was a great venue for the Arts and Crafts show and it was good to be inside with all the stormy weather that we had last month. It was exciting to exhibit […]
A House in Sherington
I enjoy working on commissions and this commissioned painting has a decoupaged frame too. I wanted to include all the garden so an overhead flying view of the house and gardens was the best perspective for this composition.
The Hare and the Tortoise
Here is the painting of “The Hare and the Tortoise”. I enjoyed creating movement and drama by adding swirls in the fields and ripples in the stream. This painting was also a commission.