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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

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

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

Thames Embankment. Would you believe this is a view of London’s centre? The busy city’s heart and the home of commerce and business. I’ve mentioned London’s trees before, but this dense foliage is more intense than in any of my previous creations. Arboreal delight overtakes two thirds or perhaps even four fifths of the painting.