I painted “Mother and Child” over 50 years ago. It was my first serious portrait painting and I remember being very unsure of my ability to capture the proud and resolute look on mother’s face. Unfortunately the surface was damaged some years ago whilst the painting was in storage
Category Archives: Acrylic
Some Sun to Brighten the Day
Sun, sea and a wealth of colour. This painting always gives me a warm glow on a wet and cold winter’s day.
Pomegranates
A little Italian sun to brighten your day A year or two ago I stayed in a Trullo in Puglia in Italy. The grounds of the Trullo were extensive and planted with a host of exotic and beautiful plants and trees including a beautiful Pomegranate tree in front of the house. The tree demanded toContinue reading “Pomegranates”
La Briscola e il Telefonino
Last year I was sitting outside a bar in Calabria enjoying a cold beer on a beautiful summer’s day in August. There were two groups near me at adjacent tables and I was fascinated by the vastly different level of social interaction within each group. To my right were seven local men playing “La Briscola”Continue reading “La Briscola e il Telefonino”
Southwark Bridge
Happy New Year to art lovers everywhere. My first offering of 2023. This is a view of Southwark Bridge looking in a westward direction with St Paul’s cathedral in the distance. At dusk the bridge starts a light show, an amazing sight and experience as the lights are softly reflected on the Thames. As theContinue reading “Southwark Bridge”
La Torre
Joppolo is an enchanting Italian “comune” on the beautiful Costa degli Dei in Calabria, southern Italy. Nestled on cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea it is perfect for anyone looking for peace and tranquillity. On the seafront is Lungomare, a sea-walk of several kilometres, looking out over the Golfo di Gioia with the Aeolian Islands andContinue reading “La Torre”
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you are all keeping ‘Warm and Cosy’ during the cold winter weather. “Warm and Cosy” acrylic on board – 16″ x 12″ – natural wood frame – overall size 21.5″ x 17.5″ approx. – £300.