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”
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Bluebells
Bluebells. Framed original acrylic painting. Fine art Giclee prints available in custom sizes supplied to order.
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.
Wet and Dry
Fresh off the easel, my latest acrylic painting – Wet and Dry – is now going to the framers. Framed and mounted original £240 including UK delivery – black frame with cream mount. Image size 425 x 345mm, framed size 595 x 515 mm approximately. Fine art Giclee prints in custom sizes available to order.
Waves
I am always in awe of the power of the sea. This painting is inspired by the many beaches in New South Wales, Australia where huge breakers leave you in no doubt of the immense forces at play. Even more remarkable is watching surf boarders who seem effortlessly to master the waves. Personally I willContinue reading “Waves”
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”
Rainy Day #1
This painting is the first of my collection focussing on street views in the rain. I would like to thank Matteo Cataneze, whose photographs published on Unsplash, will be used as references for the collection. Visit the website if you are interested in buying.