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The Algarve in Portugal is such a great place to paint. Inspiration is easily found amongst the dramatic cliffs and beaches and at this time of year ...read more

I'm looking forward to this year's annual exhibition with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters which opens to the public on Wednesday November 30th at the Mall Galleries ...read more

At the end of September I spent a fabulous few days painting with friends in Venice. Amongst the crew were David Bachmann, Herme Bachmann, Tim King and ...read more

Earlier in July I joined EAGMA members for a few enjoyable days painting up in Staithes. The weather wasn't very kind so painting opportunities were a bit ...read more

Port Isaac offered some shelter from the less favourable weather and the harbour area has a small number of boats which seemed to be positioned in exactly ...read more

I recently spent a very enjoyable week with friends painting along the Cornish coastline (Padstow region). Amongst the crew were David Bachmann, Mike Richardson, John Stillman and ...read more

Using variable sizes of panels when out painting can cause a few headaches in terms of storage/transportation. There are a few commercial options (mostly seem to be ...read more

Not long back from an enjoyable few days painting with pals in Venice. Among the line-up were David Bachmann, Karl Terry, Tim King, Tony Dakin and myself ...read more

Continuing the contra-jour theme, here's one from the Campo Santa Maria Della Formosa that I managed to grab when the sun came back out on the afternoon ...read more

Last night I travelled up to Buxton for the show opening and prize awards for the 2015 Buxton Spa Prize. It's an open competition designed to celebrate ...read more