The Clock What is it about clock towers that draws the eye? No matter how much detail exists in the rest of the tower, the clock lures you in. In this painting of Manchester Town Hall, the timepiece is no exception. Clocks like this were designed to be impressive, beautiful and a landmark. The fact …
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See first 6 paintings Looking back on 2021 2021 has been another strange year but it was great to start going to events and moving around. Looking back on 2021 the exhibitions and art fairs started in earnest. Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Artweeks may have been busy, but come July life really started becoming hectic. July …
Best of 2021 As the year draws to an end it’s time to look back at the best of 2021. One from each month, and I detect a thespian theme this year. See if you agree, although the first is a nod to public transport. January January began with a focus on London and what …
May you have a joyful time with those you love! Next week I’ll be sharing my top 12 paintings of 2021.
Looking at the Palladian Bridge Painting it’s easy to imagine that glorious construction was always there. Old buildings create a sense of permanence, as weathering and time make their mark. The buildings develop an organic look. Lichen and mosses creep in, corners and sharp edges crumble. Nature tries to claim everything that stays still, and …
For Saturday Night Live Art Shows Fall Fest I’ve sharing Deep Dark Lock Painting, in autumnal colours, it’s deep, it’s dark and moody. https://youtu.be/7gqLyd3HrM4 Deep Dark Lock is one of the new paintings destined for Manchester Art Fair in November, but you can see it early at my Welcome to the New Studio Event on …
