Maps are at the heart of all journeys, we need to know where we going. Even in these days of Satnav, you can’t beat a good old fashioned map. The painting London maps is based on a one I found in the Victoria and Albert … Continue readingArt inspired by London maps
St Paul’s Cathedral stands centre stage, glowing white marble in the sunlight as it’s pale though is defined by a lavender Sky. This begins our journey through Millennium Bridge life. The waves of colour rippled by light clouds, textures, like white lichen, floating in the … Continue readingMeditating on Millennium Bridge Life
Take your time looking at the Police Boat painting. You initially see darkness only lifted by the large cream building in the background. Look closely, there are traces of lilac and purple trailing cobweb thin branches across the walls. The multi paned windows that trace … Continue readingPolice boat
Hidden in the Clouds You notice the sky with this London Painting. Dark and ominous, with hints of white that only emphasize just how dark that sky is. You can’t see the rain but you know it’s coming. Within the cloud you can make out … Continue readingMeditation on a London Painting – Hidden in the clouds
It’s a dismal day or so some would say. Grey wet days on the Thames are a common occurrence. The only bright colours are the orange pod on the Eye and a few red streaks behind it. I can’t remember what they were. The drizzle, … Continue readingMisty wheel
The star of the Kings Cross Painting is that roof. Looking up at the station you can’t ignore the way it stretches upwards. That vast expanse of glass and girders, fanning out like a net. Rising from the central buildings which house the offices. The … Continue readingMeditation on a Kings Cross Painting