Historic Building
Lytes Cary Manor, East View with Chapel
Lytes Cary Manor painted from the east. Including the Chapel.
Painting
Sunflowers in the Field of Dreams
Sunflowers in the Field of Dreams This painting was inspired by a visit to the Field of Dreams at the Barcroft Hall Estate in South Petherton, Somerset. The owners reclaimed some abused land and planted one of the largest collections of annual wild flowers from around the world. Several years Read more…
Painting
Daffodils – A Sign of Spring
Daffodils a Sign for Spring Daffodils are an obvious choice here in the UK as spring arrives. I turned around one day and there they were in a vase. All I had to do was set up the lighting and background for this simple but satisfying painting. Painted in thick Read more…
Landscape
Painting the canal at Holbrook Bridge
Impressionistic painting of the Tiverton Canal A remarkable place to walk, cycle or just sit and enjoy the view. A ribbon of water full of interesting wildlife and scenery. Early summer sees ducklings and other waterfowl on the water. Ducking in and out of the reeds following their parents. Dragonflies Read more…
Painting
Iris Running to Seed
Painted in the grounds of a country house in 2009. This Iris was fruiting in the late summer on the edge of a pond. The satin finish to these seeds is most attractive. Their shape like a hockey puck. Makes me want to pick them and feel the shape and Read more…