6 July 2017

Watercolour 16.25×11″ I used ochre based shades in this piece to really add warmth to convey the heat of an August afternoon.

Watercolour, 11.5×17.5″ When I revisited this photograph I was keen to try it in pure watercolour. I enjoyed the dry brushed foreground and silhouetted trees that are counter balanced by the subtle shades of the abbey in the mid ground.

Watercolour, 13.75×8.5″ This is the watercolour I had in mind when I painted ‘Late For Lunch’ I like the main focus of the painting being set higher on the paper allowing the foreground to melt away. One of the first times I had used gouache, and I found it useful in adding ‘body’ to the

Watercolour, 10.75×15.5″ I really like the linear shapes being broken up by the muddy reflections, I could paint this scene over and over again.

Watercolour, 10.5×16″ This is a very peaceful scene. I like the way the bales lean slightly and the tonal variations in the copse of trees and across the field.

Watercolour, 10×6.25″ Maintaining the simplicity of this subject was important, not to paint every ripple or wave but to concentrate solely on the fisherman walking out to his boat.

Watercolour, 5×8″ I love putting on the initial wash, where everything is wet into wet. It’s as satisfying as blocking in the base colours of an oil. The goal with this piece was to ensure that the moored yachts dazzled against the dark background.

Watercolour, 7.5×10″ The contrast between the dark boat against the muted tones of the building and the water offered an interesting subject.

Watercolour, 9.5×11.5″ It was a real treat and privilege to see this settlement roadside as we travelled home from Cornwall last year. The backdrop was equally stunning and I couldn’t wait to get home to start painting again! I took several photo’s as I didn’t know if I would ever be fortunate enough to see

Watercolour, 3.75×6.5″ This was a simple subject but the use of colour and creating the lost and found edges made it a joy to paint.