London, painting a tourist’s perspective. Crystalline skies in dark cerulean blues dominate the top right. As your eyes move downward, the recognisable silhouette of Big Ben’s clock tower and the Houses of Parliament are hinted at. You can make out the clock face but not … Continue readingHi mum just called to say
The Battersea Power Station painting is a story of energy. Battersea Power Station abandoned and neglected for years. The source of London’s power besides the Thames the source/cause of London’s power in trade and Commerce. Both key to the success of the great city. Battersea … Continue readingBattersea Reborn meditations
The Haymarket painting is a muted, for me. I usually choose bold and bright colours and, whilst they are here, they are small jewels in an earthy domain. Anyone familiar with London knows the West End, the theatre district and the Haymarket in particular. Her … Continue readingThe Haymarket – a guide by the Artist
Looking at the St Paul’s Painting, What do you see? Russet reds, golden yellow against the night sky. Texture permeates the piece. The ground a rich display of oranges, yellows and burnt umber, like a molten path of lava moving ominously. Oblivious to the ‘danger’, … Continue readingMeditating By the Light of St Paul’s Painting
Vertical Aspirations is one of my early paintings of Manchester. Developing my style involved created numerous paintings of Manchester. The essential components exist in this early painting. There are white lines, blown ink and blooms are there, but also elements that I don’t use in … Continue readingPaintings of Manchester – Meditations on Vertical Aspirations
In this London bus painting, the first thing you notice is the bus. You can’t really ignore that big red box with windows now can you? The second bus is less obvious but still easy to find. There was another behind that one as well … Continue readingBus queue – Meditating on a London Bus Painting