Contrasts feature heavily in my paintings and never more so than in Checkmate. A painting of the Shard London and a lamp post on the Thames Embankment. The two tall elegant structures on opposite sides of the River, reminded me of chess pieces on a board. Two Kings, in a game of wits. The dark […]
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When dreams take shape is a Lowry Centre Painting. The Salford building is curious and feels very dark, due to facing north. A closer look tells you it’s not dark. The tower, with its helical panels, and the curious trough like structure and its support, create a shape in the void. The trough looks ready
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Sometimes you have to take risks. Do something different, because there’s no alternative. Your usual options have been closed off for you. I think we all recognise this feeling, especially with lockdown. And the complete change in our way of life, that’s happened as a result. Like everyone else, My world was tipped upside down
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What is painting home for an artist? Do you like to travel? The journey home is always my favourite part. For the first part of my life, Home was Manchester, or rather Greater Manchester. Then, I went to study in Oxford. After I left home to study in Oxford aged 18, Piccadilly station became a
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What is it? City Hall, is a curious structure. Like an alien helmet, or Eygptian one maybe, squatting in this painting of the south bank of the Thames. Set apart in a space of its own. It needs space, so that you can appreciate its outline and shape. Glorious glass, reflecting light everywhere. Jewelled colours
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Colour draws your attention when you look at this Palace of Westminster painting. The rainbow toned fluid sky dances behind the clock tower. Affectionately called “Big Ben”. The Houses of Parliament loom tall. Leaning away from us, as are the other buildings. They seem ready to topple backwards into the Thames, hidden behind the architecture
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