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”

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”

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.

Merry Christmas

A very merry, happy and peaceful Christmas to all my friends and followers. Warm and Cosy – is my 2023 Christmas card painting. The original is framed in natural wood and available for £190 including UK delivery. Fine art Giclee prints and prints on canvas also available to order in custom sizes.

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”

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”

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. Original (16 x 16 inches) available framed (26.5Continue reading “Bluebells”

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”