Thursday, 6 June 2013

Summertime on the Allotments

Summer is here and I have been painting 'plein air' on the allotments. The sun comes around during the day and by the afternoon everything is back lit. Dimensions 20"X17"

Saturday, 4 May 2013

Magnolia Blossoms

Magnolia Blossoms in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Painted on location a few years ago; the little girl really did wander into the scene and stand there in front of a bird. Carpe Diem.

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Dwight D Eisenhower

Dwight D Eisenhower...that is the name of the engine I painted yesterday in the York railway museum. The cleaners were out with long brooms, keeping the polish up to standard on this noble Loco. I counted the wheels and I got them all in,...now where did I leave my anorak ?

Thursday, 31 January 2013

The Cut away Engine

I had a day painting in the York Railway Museum this week. The dramatic view of the cut away engine caught my attention. One can see the whole of the workings of a steam train....fascinating. Size 24"X18", price £450.00

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

The Wakefield Canal

A view of The Wakefield Canal in Wakefield, sketched on the spot and painted back in the studio dimensions 22"X18" Price £500.00

Saturday, 11 August 2012

Still Life

I have been going back to basics, still life is always a rewarding subject. This collection of fruit was painted in my kitchen. Size 10" square, (price £100)