Oil on board, 8×12″ I wasn’t in the best of moods painting this. Paint was splattering every where and in places straight out of the tube. I turned it to the wall and forgot about it for a few days. When I came back to it, I worked a few areas and overall I think […]
Oil on board, 8×12″ I chose the title of this painting as I sat and painted it! I was on the churchyard boundary but my easel leg was encroaching on private property! Wary we could get into trouble, this painting was a less comfortable experience than I would have liked, and there was a biting
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Oil on board, 6×8″ There was a lovely tree-lined walk from the cottage to Ready Money Cove in Fowey. The first morning we woke up and walked the path, barely able to see as it was still dark and very misty. We reached the top of the headland and this absolute knockout subject presented itself!
Oil on board, 5.75×8.25″ This is one of my most favourite paintings! I was inspired by Munnings and included the horse and hound to give energy to the work and the red jacket of the rider adds a bit of warmth to an otherwise chilly painting.
Oil on board, 7×10″ My sister is a reluctant model, so it takes the promise of some cash and an ice cream to persuade her to stand for me for a short while!
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Oil on board, 7×10″ When Dad and I set out, this subject matter was not what I had in mind, however, the charm and atmosphere of the scene was delightful. Despite a bitter wind making it very uncomfortable, I am pleased with the result.
Oil on board 10×7″ Often it is my Dad who is with me when I’m out painting, but on this occasion it was my younger sister who accompanied me! I felt a lot of joy painting this scene.
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Oil on board, 7×10″ I like the cluster of boats and the broken form of the two background boats. Also the useful inclusion of local colour in the red buoys and flags gives the painting more depth.
Oil on board, 7×10″ I like the mono tone quality to this painting and the shimmering light on the water.
Rising Sea Fret, Mundesley Read More »
Oil on board, 5×7″ I like to begin the day with a really good painting as it often sets the tone for the rest of the day. This was such a stunning sky I knew I couldn’t go far wrong!