Inspired by London
I've recently become interested in London and what it has to offer in terms of light and architecture. It lends itself well to 'tonal' painting which I ...read more
Tower bridge
This was a roasting hot day but I knew the light would be good in the afternoon. The first one was done at about 3pm and because ...read more
Hammersmith bridge
This was my third day of the week down in London. Once again it was roasting hot but after a bit of time surveying the area I ...read more
Evening light
I love those warm, clear summer evenings when the landscape is bathed in the fast fading sunlight. This little study was done in some nearby field by ...read more
More sketches
A few recent sketches. I much prefer the small, rapid studies but sometimes I get pulled back into more detail. My ultimate aim is to aim for ...read more
Me and my scarf
Funny how a small prop can add a new dimension to an image. I love the way artists like Sargent used scarves and collars to make dynamic ...read more
Saturday stream
Managed to get out into the sunshine on Saturday and painted a nearby stream which feeds into the Ouse. It was cold but so nice to be ...read more
ROI Paint evening
Great to see all the artists doing their stuff. The heady smell of turps in the air. You can learn a great deal from just watching (as ...read more
New home!
I seem to be buying a house. Not sure how it happened but a nice little Victorian terrace 2 doors up came back on the market and ...read more







