Here’s a sneak preview of some of the paintings I will be exhibiting at the Contemporary Art Fair Newbury later this month. The art fair starts on Friday 30th July from 6pm – 9pm for the Private view and then … Read More
The annual returns for another year at 5 Fleet Walk, Torquay TQ1 1BX from 6th July to end August 2021 The Summer Open Exhibition is probably Artizan Gallery’s most anticipated calendar offer. With a record number of submissions this year … Read More
Spring is finally here and with it comes a new energy. Fuelled by the return of the wonderful weather here in Teignmouth and the burgeoning growth all around me. Today I sat on Shaldon beach and had breakfast with my … Read More
A seascape can be a view of the sea or a picture or painting representing a scene at sea. Here are my tips on how to paint one more easily. Is a seascape a landscape? What is difference between a … Read More
It’s been a while since I sent out a post so here’s a quick email to let you know what I’ve been up to. Just added a couple of new wave paintings to my website. The first is “Ocean Waves … Read More
My last few paintings have been all about the beach.
NEWBURY ART FAIR POSTPONED UNTIL July 2021 Painting for the Princes Trust 2020 I completed a small version of “Turquoise Wave II” in order to raise funds for the Prince’s Trust last year at the Contemporary Art Fair Newbury 2020. … Read More
“Turquoise Wave II” is inspired by the Jurassic coastline of Devon. It shows a large wave cresting, lit by the sun turning the waves turquoise and emerald green. The time of day is key here. It is midday, the strong sunlight is reflecting off the sea turning it white. The highlights become a mixture of emeralds and blues contrasting with the deep blue of the sea.
Commissioning art is a unique and great way of purchasing and personalising art. The process allows you to become fully engaged with the design and development of a bespoke piece of artwork.
I have recently been selected to become an ambassador artist for the English Riviera UNESCO global geopark. Alongside 10 other artist of different disciplines. The Aims of a Geopark Ambassador Artist is… Promote, support, facilitate, encourage and enable local organisations, … Read More