Autumn

Summer is over and autumn has arrived bringing with it a wonderful array of colours – browns, reds, yellows and everything in between. A stunning time of year for all landscape artists. Giclee prints on canvas available in custom sizes to order. Contact if interested in placing an order.

The Crow

Corvus is a widely distributed genus of medium to large-sized birds including crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, magpies and jays. There is a fair amount of folklore and mythology surrounding crows. The Roman poet Ovid described the crow as a harbinger of rain. In Greek legend. princess Arne was bribed with gold by King Minos ofContinue reading “The Crow”

Freedom

In this painting I was trying to capture a sense of unfettered freedom. A moment in time – the rider and horse at sunset on a beach without any cares or restrictions – in total harmony with nature and living in and for the present moment. Original artwork 18 x 14 in – £190 unframedContinue reading “Freedom”

Tranquillity

Walking in the fells of Cumbria has been a favourite pastime of mine for many, many years. Standing on a peak after a few hours steady climbing is a moment of achievement, peacefulness and tranquillity. I have tried to capture those emotions in this painting, particularly the tranquillity of being many miles and thousands ofContinue reading “Tranquillity”

Sunset Beach

An original painting of boats at dusk. Salamander Bay is part of Port Stephens in New South Wales which is home to a multitude of charming and unique attractions and places to see. The region is dotted with charming villages, postcard-perfect towns and friendly neighbourhoods. From Fingal Bay to Williamtown and Soldiers Point to SalamanderContinue reading “Sunset Beach”

Lungomare, Joppolo

Joppolo is a beautiful, tranquil town in Calabria, southern Italy. Lungomare is a seafront road of several kilometres that is a favourite morning walk for locals and visitors alike. I have tried to capture the key features along Lungomare in a single painting. I hope you like the result.

In search of food

Eagle is the common name for a wide variety of magnificent birds of prey. The name does not denote a natural group but rather any bird of prey large enough to hunt sizeable prey, although the eagle in this painting looks to be struggling in its search for food. Eagles can be found in allContinue reading “In search of food”

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”

Silhouette Collection

My silhouettes collection. Original artwork and fine art Giclee prints and canvas prints in custom sizes available to order – see website for details or contact me on +447887 884088. Free UK delivery.