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”

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

Silhouette Collection

My silhouettes collection. Original artwork and fine art Giclee prints and canvas prints in custom sizes available to order – see website for details or contact me on +447887 884088. Free UK delivery.

Italian Collection

For lovers of Italy – my Italian collection with paintings of Calabria, Puglia, Tuscany, Sicily and Basilicata. I hope they bring a bit of sunshine into your day. Original paintings and fine art Giclee and canvas prints available in custom sizes to order.

Sunset Collection

UK weather is not improving so I thought I would share some beautiful sunsets from around the world. Sunsets are proof that endings can indeed be beautiful.

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. Framed and mounted original £240 including UKContinue reading “Wet and Dry”

Houdini

Meet Houdini – my latest painting. Houdini is an infant Heron growing up in the New Zealand garden of my good friends Caroline and Rudi. Why they chose the name Houdini completely escapes me but thanks go to them for the reference photograph. Original (18 x 14 inches) available unframed for £190. Fine art GicleeContinue reading “Houdini”

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.