In January 2018 I set about completing 50 paintings of Architectural Aspects by 31st December. The 49/50 Painting Challenge was born. I’m sailing close to the wire on this one. As I write the painting is not finished. Not in itself a problem, as it’s a few hours until I need to post it. I’m just
49 50 Painting Challenge – Painting 2 Railings festooned with frost Read More »
Finding Art inspiration is a constant challenge. Wherever I go I’m always looking for new things to paint and draw. I’ve learnt that finding art inspiration is not a case of sitting and waiting for it to appear. It’s capturing the ideas when they come. Art inspiration is elusive. Which is why I always have
Finding Art inspiration from a Neglected Bike Read More »
Are you drawn to landscape paintings of Mountain Views? Have you ever climbed a mountain? If you have then you’ll realise that climbing up mountains is a challenge but the view from the top and sense of achievement makes it all worthwhile. Knowing that the only way to see a view is by pure discipline
Landscape Painting- The Mountain Goat Read More »
Distinctive style can start in the most insignificant of ways. You never know when a small action can be the start of something great. There are moments in everyone’s life that are catalysts resulting in massive change. Sometimes, we’re aware of their existence and potential. Other times we just go through the motions of the
Developing an distinctive style – The Painting that started it all Read More »
When you hear Blondie’s Hanging on the telephone what do you imagine? At the time of the song, public call boxes were everywhere and I can imagine her standing in one, receiver to ear waiting… The setting adds a touch of visual drama . The lonely figure waiting for an answer. In the age of
Calling Home! Red Telephone box painting Read More »
Plein air painting requires a degree of endurance. Which was certainly required when I set up my easel here, by Beaconsfield church on a chilly Sunday lunchtime This was a test run. I’m aiming to finish a painting over a 6 hour period with a 4 hour time limit on the actual painting activity. One
Plein Air Painting at Beaconsfield Church – the Results Read More »
Imagine the sirens howling as an Ambulance makes an emergency run across town. The painting was inspired in an instant.Driving through Manchester on the way home, I was taking a few snaps for inspiration (I wasn’t driving, in case you’re wondering.) Sirens, Sirens everywhere! As is always the case, it can be tricky to figure
Emergency Run – Ambulance painting Read More »
Commissions can be daunting When I was first approached to create a painting to commemorate the 600 year Centenary of the Royal Latin School in Buckingham I was simultaneously excited and nervous. 600 years is a significant number You have to get it right and produce something the customer wants as well as meeting your
Royal Latin @600 – Painting a Commission Read More »
Ever revisit a place and realise you’ve changed? I need to find reference for painting Manchester so I revisit many old haunts. It’s a surreal moment, you remember how you were, and that person is still in you. But you’ve learnt and grown from experiences since you left. The artist’s journey can be like that.
Painting Manchester – Revisiting old haunts. Read More »
