Some pictures seem to take forever to create Whilst others practically seem to paint themselves. This St Catherine’s painting was definitely in the former category. Especially when I started on the bicycles! But I the result was worth it I think! Oh, and I like the bicycles now!
St Catherine’s College, Oxford – revealing the 2nd New Painting. Read More »
Finally started applying colour to the St Catherine’s picture… Possibly a little too much? But, can I really have too much colour after the last post? No, I didn’t think so either! You see, once I started I just couldn’t stop. And now I have a LOT of colour So what do you think? Too
St Catherine’s – a Painting in colour Read More »
Ever wish there was more colour in the world? Last week I drove to a talk in fog. The sky, motorway and all the cars were practically the same colour. It was very depressing. I kept thinking how glad I am for colour! How dreary would it be if there was only grey? Colour excites,
So begins a new picture. The second of the Oxford college pictures. I think I might call them the modern face of Oxford. Or should that be the Contemporary face of Oxford? Decisions, decisions. The bicycles are proving a challenge, one which I fully intend to rise too… Although I keep taking breaks to preserve
Work in progress – St Catherine’s moat Read More »
Do you ever wish you’d waited a bit long before doing the next step? Well, I’ve had one of those moments when I wish I had.I started removing the masking and realised that the bell tower is not distinct. And it’s bothering me! I often find parts of a picture can be fainter than I’d
Aargh, when will I learn more haste less speed! Read More »
