Paintings with Passion
Here I am at the preview of the RBA exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London Many of you will know that I have spent the last ten years or more trying to improve the quality of my paintings. One way an artist can test their skill levels is by entering competitions organised by the various […]
RBA Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London Read More »
An invitation to preview my next exhibition, for my subscribers.
The Call of the Sea – My latest Exhibition Read More »
For a ‘Plein Air’ artist like me, being out doors in summer is just the best! 2022 was probably the hottest driest summer I can remember. So you can bet I was out there as often as possible painting and sketching until long after the light had faded. In July I was invited to paint
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It’s springtime in the studio, so here are some daffodils for you! I painted them in oils on a cold wet day, and they really raised my spirits, especially when arranged in this antique copper measuring jug. Here are some more spring flowers, this time tulips, daffs, hyacinths and an iris all in a glass
Springtime in the Studio! Read More »
A new year, new challenges, How will you challenge yourself? I have decided to try and improve my still life paintings. They require all the skills of observation, working from life, checking the angles, proportions, tonal values etc. In the past, I was rarely happy with my still life paintings, I always felt it was
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It was such a delight painting in North Wales, even in the rain! I have always adored North Wales and especially Snowdonia, ever since I was first taken there as a child over 60 years ago. So I was delighted to visit again, after last year’s lockdowns and to reminisce on my childhood exploits, whilst
Painting in North Wales – Such a delight, even in the rain! Read More »
Bridges, meadows and bluebells 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 this
Bridges, Meadows and Bluebells, exciting choices! Read More »
I have been back to Norfolk again, Yes, i’m on the road again! A self-contained cottage and some new brushes, A while ago, before covid appeared, I was invited to participate in Paint out Norfolk 2020. Then everything was put on hold during lockdown when one by one, all my plans were cancelled, and lockdown
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At last – we are free to go out painting again! How I’ve missed it, Now I know why they say – you don’t truly value freedom, until you lose it! The freedom to go painting, ‘plein air painting’ is the most fun you can have in the open air, and yet still be legal! Since
Freedom to Go Painting – Yes it’s Legal again! Read More »
My Latest paintings – Lockdown inspiration Ideas My Latest paintings After I had painted a selection of views from upstairs windows and in the garden, see my earlier post, my thoughts turned once again to my time painting in Venice, and what a special time that was. So I decided to work up some larger
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