My latest offering hot off the easel. Stromboli, the volcano, is on the island of Stromboli, one of the Aeolian islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, a volcanic arc off the north coast of Sicily. It is one of the four active volcanoes in Italy. The island of Stromboli has an area of 12.6 square kilometres (4.9 square miles) and is inhabitedContinue reading “Stromboli”
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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”
Sunset
Australia is a truly amazing and remarkable country with some of the most spectacular views and scenery to be found in the world. Beautiful sunsets are a frequent phenomenon and are so striking that it is impossible for them to be taken for granted. During a recent visit however, the weather was unseasonal and aContinue reading “Sunset”
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 – £250 unframedContinue reading “Freedom”
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”
Wild Fire
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 “Wild Fire”
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”
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”
White Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year to art lovers all over the world.
The Mill, Dunham Massey
The Mill is one of the oldest buildings on the Dunham Massey estate to the south of Manchester in the UK. It dates back to the 17th century and was built as a corn mill and converted to a sawmill in 1860 and milled trees from the estate for around 40 years. It is poweredContinue reading “The Mill, Dunham Massey”