Just back from a fantastic four week visit to Australia. What an amazing country – some of the most most stunning scenery and views anywhere in the world. As an artist you could spend a lifetime painting every day and even then only scratch the surface of Australian scenery, culture and life. I hope youContinue reading “Outback”
Category Archives: #environment
The Mill, Dunham Massey
The Mill is one of the oldest buildings on the Dunham Massey estate to the south of Manchester in the UK. It dates back to the 17th century and was built as a corn mill and converted to a sawmill in 1860 and milled trees from the estate for around 40 years. It is poweredContinue reading “The Mill, Dunham Massey”
Warm and Cosy
Warm and Cosy – original painting – acrylic on board by Alex Doyle – now on display at the Goose Green Gallery in Altrincham, South Manchester in the UK. Framed in natural wood £190 including UK delivery. Fine art Giclee prints available to order in custom sizes.
International Orangutan Day
These original paintings, a mother and baby orangutan and a very angry male, are intended to highlight the conflict between humankind and nature,. The orangutan is critically endangered. Their rainforest habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. For humans this is a double whammy – threatening biodiversity and accelerating climate change. 25% of the proceedsContinue reading “International Orangutan Day”
Then and Now
The development and growth of canals was literally key to the pace of the industrial revolution. The navigable water network grew as the demand for industrial transport increased. Canals provided a quick, and economic system for the nationwide transportation of goods including cotton and coal. In the 1830s railways were introduced and by the 1850’sContinue reading “Then and Now”
Wildfire
Uncontrolled and unpredictable fires are one of the most common forms of natural disaster in many parts of the globe including Australia and California. Whatever name they are given – wildfire, bush fire, wildland fire or rural fire – they often cause damage to property and loss of life as well as having major environmentalContinue reading “Wildfire”
Southwark Bridge
This original painting 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 the night darkens the lights colours and reflections become more prominentContinue reading “Southwark Bridge”
Waves
I am always in awe of the power of the sea. This painting is inspired by the many beaches in New South Wales, Australia where huge breakers leave you in no doubt of the immense forces at play. Even more remarkable is watching surf boarders who seem effortlessly to master the waves. Personally I willContinue reading “Waves”
That’s Our Home!!!
This original painting of a mother and baby orangutan is intended to highlight the conflict between humankind and nature,. The orangutan is critically endangered. Their rainforest habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. For humans this is a double whammy – threatening biodiversity and accelerating climate change. All the profits from the sale of thisContinue reading “That’s Our Home!!!”