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!!!”
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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”
Warm and Cosy
Warm and Cosy – original painting – acrylic on board. Framed in natural wood £190 including UK delivery. Fine art Giclee prints available to order in custom sizes.
Boats at sunset
An original painting of the sun setting over boats on a calm sea. The end of the day and there is nothing as peaceful and tranquil as the sound of the sea lapping the shore and the wind chiming of the cables on the sailboat masts. Acrylic on board. Original art – acrylic on panelContinue reading “Boats at sunset”
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.
Poppies
Today is Remembrance Day
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”