The other demonstration piece for Oxford Artweeks, I am pleased with the mood and the  movement in this one although I was getting some strange comments as I was painting it!

One of two demonstration pieces I did yesterday for Oxford Artweeks…watercolour and ink.

A departure in style for me, this one – it’s essentially a watercolour painting worked over with caran d’ache coloured pencils. Inspired by the interior of my local bookshop!

A nice feature on the new exhibition in the spring issue of riverside Journal.

Montpellier Wine Bar, Cheltenham evening. Watercolour and ink.

The trees in winter in Cheltenham Town UK. Watercolour and ink. 

A new painting of the lake at Blenheim inspired by the recent snowfalls. The park is amazing in the winter but looking forward to painting some spring views now. It’s been cold for too long!

HERE COMES THE SUN

I’ve posted this before but the wonderful sunlight this morning puts me in mind of this painting again… ‘it’s been a long cold lonely winter’

Sticking with Indian ink for now, I love the intensity of black that it provides. These trees are magnificent and a real joy to paint. Earlier in this blog you can see my summer paintings of the same trees. They are even more striking in the winter with their exposed bones!

Today’s painting – mainly watercolour and ink.

A couple of shots featuring paintings I supplied to a luxury hotel in The Cotswolds UK. I think the contemporary abstract style works beautifully in such a traditional wooden panelled setting. They have 23 of my paintings displayed throughout the hotel, along with work by two other artists. A great commission!

The Wood Norton Hotel has just reopened and has been beautifully restored by its new owners. If you are in the area, check it out as it’s amazing! http://thewoodnorton.com

Finished this today, painted largely from memory but based on a view across Blenheim lake looking towards Woodstock. The birds at this time of year are incredible.

gouache and watercolour painting of a very misty tuscan hillside