Studio View Blog: Latest Artworks, News and Inspiration.

This Blog ‘Studio View’ is a regular update of my new work, upcoming exhibitions, some work in progress images and photographs of what inspires me to paint.

My work is all about the ever changing light in the landscape.

Atmosphere is the sensation directed upon the viewer, whereas mood is the actual feeling provided”.

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Find the perfect small painting ideal for any space

Spontaneous abstract beautiful small landscape paintings with vibrant light and colour, textures and shadows reflecting the radiance of light on the natural landscape at different times of the day.

Which is your favourite………..

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Today’s landscape painting is Windswept Dawn

This small but beautiful painting really studies the light of a windswept daybreak with breezy clouds in the sky just allowing enough dawn light to highlight the shadows on the landscape below, expertly done with deft brushstrokes and blending.

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Introducing the next painting in my new collection: Sunlit Moment

This latest stunning painting ‘Sunlit Moment’ is a breathtaking ‘one moment in time’ study of sunlight kissing the landscape in an array of soft evocative colours and contours, blended brushstrokes and a little texture.

View more of these ethereal paintings…………………….

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Today’s acrylic landscape painting is: Dawn Awakening

This beautiful acrylic painting on paper ‘Dawn Awakening’ is an evocative study of the light in the early morning as the day begins. The colours and shadows perfectly reflect the light coming up with a minimal colour palette, gentle texture and economic use of brushstrokes.

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How different can two seascape paintings be?

These two seascape painting differently study the effect of light on the sea but in totally different ways with the use of texture, shadows and different use of the medium and brushstrokes.

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Affordable Art: Find that perfect landscape painting.

View incredibly affordable and evocative landscape and seascape art studying the effect of light on the landscape with colours, tones, textures and shadow, all suitable for any small space in the home or office.

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Find that perfect small painting

Take a look at a selection of small paintings on paper painted in a spontaneous abstract feel with lots of movement, texture and fluidity of paint capturing the essence of the colours, contours and shadows in the landscape.

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My acrylic landscape painting for today is Hazy Sunset

My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Hazy Sunset’ has all the glorious colours of a soft sunset with the gentle light slowly disappearing and creating shadows on the landscape below in a panorama of pink, ochre and soft peach colours.

This painting would add a beautiful glow to any small space in the office or your home.

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Small paintings on paper, so spontaneous and free.

My small paintings on handmade paper have a freedom in the brushstrokes and colour I use. Quite often if a larger painting hits a creative block I inspire myself with some smaller ‘free’ studies.

“They are a beginning but a very important beginning…….. view more here and I’m sure you’ll find one that would fit your home or office space perfectly”.

Take a look at some…………

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New painting: Sunset Melody

My new painting ‘Sunset Melody' is a small acrylic on canvas with beautiful red, pink and ochre tones showing the evening light reflecting shadows on the landscape below. It would be perfect for any interior small space, so eye catching and atmospheric.

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