Life is full of so much that it’s easy to be seduced by the idea of doing everything. The pursuit of shiny objects is fun, but ultimately distracting.

Art begs you to slow down and appreciate a single moment frozen in time. Some locations have so many stories to tell. Looking at the landmarks, you wonder what happened here and what was it like in days of yore. Castlefields Canal and the railway bridges that run over it, could tell many a tale, if they could speak.

What is it that appeals to you about your favourite place? I have many favourite places, but there are some things that they have in common. Great lighting makes a painting. I’m attracted to many types of lighting, for this one it’s the night light. The city at night takes on the charm, sometimes lacking