26 June 2015

“PORT AND FRUIT”: Still life studies allow me to sharpen my observational and drawing skills. I like the russet tones of this piece.

“THE JETTY, MORSTON”: The architectural element of the jetty in this piece offers a different perspective to an otherwise very flat but beautiful landscape.

“CHOPPY WATERS, STAITHES”. I love the almost non-existent horizon where the tonal shades of the sea and the sky reflected in it merge into one.

“SUNDAY MORNING”: Allotments are a great subject, they capture the idea of home grown, hand nurtured produce, hard work and the subsequent enjoyment of the fruits of one’s labour.

“BEFORE THE SNOW STORM”: I’m really pleased with this piece, I think the simple palette reflects the movement and spontaneity in the break in the clouds as they passed over, bringing with them the snow.

“CONTRE-JOUR, STAITHES”. The moment of opportunity to catch the sun at its highest and take full advantage of it bouncing off the water with silhouetted boats in front is a great subject.

“LOOKING OVER”: I love visiting the local herds of cattle and watching them graze, but they are an enquiring bunch on this occasion.

“WHITE BOAT, MORSTON”. It was a real privilege painting alongside David Curtis ROI, RSMA during one of his visits to Norfolk, late 2014. Morston was a great location to choose.

“GOING HOME”: This is a pastel depicting Eric Edwards, Reed cutter from How Hill, Ludham. Eric loved his local landscape and showed me how it could be managed using traditional methods.

“WHITE ROOFS”: Two of my favourite subjects together made this piece easy to paint, cattle in the snow.