I was walking along a beach in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast of Australia and found myself fascinated and mesmerised by the everchanging patterns of the sea and surf on the beach so much so that I felt compelled to try to capture the moment in a painting. This original acrylic painting on stretched canvasContinue reading “Beach”
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Reflections
Inspired by the view of Sydney at night from Circular Quay I painted this piece not as a representation of that great city but as in attempt to capture the beauty of the interaction of light, colour, reflection, and water. Measuring 24 inches wide x 12 inches high this piece is painted on stretched canvasContinue reading “Reflections”
Rainy Day Quartet
Signed Limited Edition Has New Home I am delighted that a signed limited edition set of my Rainy Day prints has a new home. A big thank you to the buyer – I hope the prints bring you years of pleasure. You can enhance and enliven any living or work area in your home orContinue reading “Rainy Day Quartet”
Bluebells
Bluebells are probably my favourite flower. As I write this it is May in Manchester, and the bluebells are in full bloom. I am lucky to have a couple of local woodland walks where at this time of year the ground is a breath-taking carpet of blue. Giclee prints, and canvas prints available to orderContinue reading “Bluebells”
Seascape Collection
The sea epitomizes perfectly the power and beauty of mother nature. I am awed and calmed when privileged to witness a magnificent sun setting over a tranquil sea – the amazing array of colours – reds, oranges, yellows and so many more – and the gentle sound of the waves on the shore. During theContinue reading “Seascape Collection”
Orange House
Transform your wall with this stunning snow scene. A big thank you to brilliant photographer Paul Fairbrother whose beautiful photograph taken in the Lofoten Islands was the reference for this piece. Lofoten is an archipelago in the county of Nordland, Norway. The archipelago features dramatic mountain views with open sea and sheltered bays, beaches, andContinue reading “Orange House”
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!!!”
Wet and Dry
Wet and Dry – my latest acrylic painting in the Rainy Day collection – experimenting with the effect of rain drops on light, colour, people and objects. This painting provides a contrast between those inside and dry with those outside in the rain seen through raindrops the window. Fine art Giclee prints and canvas printsContinue reading “Wet and Dry”
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”
Outback Dunny
This dunny is an Australian outside loo. The “dunny man” would visit regularly with a dunny cart to empty dunnies in the cities. I can only assume that the magnificent floral display is a result of a copious supply of nearby manure. Painted in acrylics on canvas board and measuring 12 inches wide x 16Continue reading “Outback Dunny”