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”
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Poppies
Today is Remembrance Day
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”
Southwark Bridge
This is a view of Southwark Bridge looking in a westward direction with St Paul’s cathedral in the distance. At dusk the bridge starts a light show, an amazing sight and experience as the lights are softly reflected on the Thames. As the night darkens the lights colours and reflections become more prominent but inContinue reading “Southwark Bridge”
Rainy Day
My latest offering fresh off the easel. Living in Manchester in the UK it was inevitable that rain would have to feature in at least some of my paintings. This is the view sitting, warm and dry in a café or restaurant, looking out on a bleak and wet day.
Pomegranates
A little Italian sun to brighten your day A year or two ago I stayed in a Trullo in Puglia in Italy. The grounds of the Trullo were extensive and planted with a host of exotic and beautiful plants and trees including a beautiful Pomegranate tree in front of the house. The tree demanded toContinue reading “Pomegranates”
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”
Southwark Bridge
Happy New Year to art lovers everywhere. My first offering of 2023. This is a view of Southwark Bridge looking in a westward direction with St Paul’s cathedral in the distance. At dusk the bridge starts a light show, an amazing sight and experience as the lights are softly reflected on the Thames. As theContinue reading “Southwark Bridge”
La Torre
Joppolo is an enchanting Italian “comune” on the beautiful Costa degli Dei in Calabria, southern Italy. Nestled on cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea it is perfect for anyone looking for peace and tranquillity. On the seafront is Lungomare, a sea-walk of several kilometres, looking out over the Golfo di Gioia with the Aeolian Islands andContinue reading “La Torre”