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”.

Small paintings on handmade paper: ‘Stormy Sunset’ and ‘Windswept Nightfall’

Small paintings on handmade paper: ‘Stormy Sunset’ and ‘Windswept Nightfall’

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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‘Cold Sunset’, a stunning impressionist landscape painting capturing the last light of the day.

‘Cold Sunset’, a stunning impressionist landscape painting capturing the last light of the day.

This impressionist landscape painting was inspired by a visit to the Yorkshire Moors with the colours and light bouncing among the heathers. Cold Sunset has a lot blending with a subdued colour palette and a strong atmosphere of shadow and light.

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Why not transform your space with this beautiful small landscape painting ‘Rolling Mist’.

Why not transform your space with this beautiful small landscape painting ‘Rolling Mist’.

This small landscape painting was inspired by the light on the North Downs and the way the moving sky with wispy clouds met the darker colours of the landscape in a rolling mist on the horizon.

See if it works for your space in the home or office………

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Transform your space with these beautiful landscape paintings.

Transform your space with these beautiful landscape paintings.

These beautiful landscape paintings have the colour and vibrancy to enhance any interior space. They are predominantly abstract with bolder brushstrokes using the colour and texture to create movement, light and atmosphere.

Take a look and see if it works for your home or office space………

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Introducing my next two sunset studies ‘Balmy Sunset’ and ‘Sunset Chill’ from my new collection.
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Introducing my next two sunset studies ‘Balmy Sunset’ and ‘Sunset Chill’ from my new collection.

These little landscapes ‘Balmy Sunset’ and ‘Sunset Chill’ are part of a new series of spontaneous sunset studies in acrylic on handmade paper painted with a lot of spontaneity in the brush work and in my semi abstract style..

Take a look and imagine it in your office or on your wall at home.

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New painting: ‘Evening Blush’.

New painting: ‘Evening Blush’.

My new painting (acrylic on canvas) is ‘Evening Blush' and part of a series exploring sunsets and sunrises at this time of the year. This painting was painted using only one brush with different thicknesses of brushstrokes.

Imagine this in your interior space…..so calm and atmospheric.

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My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’.
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My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’.

My new painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’ is a small acrylic on canvas painted in my semi abstract style but also using blending and brushstrokes to create texture, light, shadow and movement.

The light in this beautiful painting captures a vivid and dramatic sunset with a beautiful atmosphere and striking colours.

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New painting: ‘Smouldering Dawn’.

New painting: ‘Smouldering Dawn’.

My new painting, a small acrylic landscape painting on wood is ‘Smouldering Dawn’ using large blended brushstrokes and vivid and vibrant colours.

It was inspired whilst walking through Bushy Park looking toward the famous Hampton Court.

Perfect for hanging in that small space……..

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