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 sold and now in its new home in New Zealand. FineContinue reading “Houdini”
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Environment Collection
This collection of paintings is intended to highlight the conflict between humankind and nature,. The orangutan is critically endangered. Their rainforest habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. For humans this is a double whammy – threatening biodiversity and accelerating climate change. At the same time we are seeing an increase in wildfires and bushfiresContinue reading “Environment Collection”
Orange House
Transform your wall with this stunning snow scene. A big thank you to brilliant photographer Paul Fairbrother whose beautiful photograph taken in the Lofoten Islands was the reference for this piece. Lofoten is an archipelago in the county of Nordland, Norway. The archipelago features dramatic mountain views with open sea and sheltered bays, beaches, andContinue reading “Orange House”
That’s Our Home!!!
This original painting of a mother and baby orangutan is intended to highlight the conflict between humankind and nature,. The orangutan is critically endangered. Their rainforest habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. For humans this is a double whammy – threatening biodiversity and accelerating climate change. All the profits from the sale of thisContinue reading “That’s Our Home!!!”
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”
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.
Wet and Dry
Original acrylic painting unframed – £190 including UK postage. Image size 425 x 345mm. Fine art Giclee prints and canvas 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”
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”