Paintings from Nature with Passion
It’s exhibition season! Almost before summer is out, it is time to begin to select my best works for the autumn exhibitions. How do I decide which to choose? But first lets do the when and where! On now until 6th September at the Horsebridge Gallery in Whitstable, my exhibition with Locus Arts, a group […]
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Bridges, meadows and bluebells paintings are excellent subjects that give plenty of excitement to nature lovers and artists! As an artist, I look for colourful subjects such as bluebells, or blossom, which appear only briefly, in springtime. I also try to find a mixture of man made objects within a natural environment, and bridges fulfill
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Exhibition News, A Real Treat, after our lockdowns, feast your eyes on the best from our local ‘plein air’ artists, working in the impressionist manner, to bring you their creations during this troubling year. Artists include, Steven Alexander, Mike Samson, Julian Lovegrove, Andrea Chappell, Carl Hawkins and others. 21st April to 5th May York
How to survive lockdown? Here are some recent watercolours for you, Here are some boats at rest, sitting on the mud, waiting patiently for their owners to return. I painted these, learning how to survive lockdown, based on views seen on my last visit to Norfolk, and following a recent online course by Grahame Booth.
Lockdown life – An interior, portrait and some watercolours I have used the forced internment of lockdown to get out of my comfort zone a little. It began with me painting some interiors and a portrait in oils, areas where I have rarely delved before. Being most enjoyable the challenges were fun and it kept
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Trees and yet more trees, it’s all about observation! I have spent many hours this year in parks and woodlands sketching and painting trees. I have been doing this for 25 years, and once I spent a whole year, just trying to understand them. Here are some recent results. Above, walking in King George VI
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My 2020 exhibition is no more! It is deceased. It has been snuffed out by the pandemic Dover docks oil painting But we are not downhearted! This artist’s dreams of going viral haven’t bitten the dust! Pandemic or not, all my paintings are now online and ready for your virtual visit! Click the photos for
Pen and watercolour, Ink Pen and Wash Drawings, whatever you call them, this is how I do them! I start with the drawing using Indian Ink, from the bottle, and an old fashioned dip pen. These are available from your local art shop or drawing office suppliers. I have a few pen handles, and a
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Open Studio -Meet the artist in his studio, in a Covid safe way, of course! I have cleaned and tidied up my studio ready for your open studio meet the artist visit. I look forward to meeting everyone in a covid safe way, 2 or 3 at a time. See what I have been up
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A dangerous job, photo of the artist wearing a hard hat! My ‘Plein Air’ set up! I am frequently asked about my plein air set up, when I’m out ‘plein air’ painting. What do I use or recommend? Most important – Keep it simple and light weight. My ‘Plein Air’ set up – When I