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”
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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”
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.
Rainy Day Quartet
My Rainy Day scenes are now available as a set of four Giclee prints with a cream mount and backing board ready for framing. Printed at original size the images are 12 inches wide x 14 inches high with a 2 inch mount. The approximate framed size of each print would be 19 x 21Continue reading “Rainy Day Quartet”
Woodland Mist
There is something ethereal almost spectral about woodland morning mist. Sometimes so low that it is swirling around your legs as you walk, other times all around you so trees seem to appear loom into sight from nowhere. Mist is formed in the morning as the sun rises and the ground warms up. The airContinue reading “Woodland Mist”
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”
Houdini Sold
My second sale of 2024 – Houdini the heron is now winging its way to its new home in New Zealand. I am looking forward to seeing photographs of the painting in situ with its new owners. Fine art Giclee prints and canvas prints available in custom sizes to order. Please contact me for moreContinue reading “Houdini Sold”
Rainy Day Quartet
My Rainy Day scenes are now available as a set of four Giclee prints with a cream mount and backing board ready for framing. Printed at original size the images are 12 inches wide x 14 inches high with a 2 inch mount. The approximate framed size of each print would be 19 x 21Continue reading “Rainy Day Quartet”
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”
Mother and Child
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