Springtime in England in pastels

 The sun is now getting some strength and the days are longer.This is the signal for the colours of springtime to burst into bloom.One of the loveliest sights is an English blue bell wood where carpets of  sweet scented flowers grow as far as the eye can see.The flowers last for about 1 month depending on the weather and bloom from now ,April until early May.After the bluebells come rhododenrons and azaleas, often found in areas near pine woods.

Soft pastels on Canson pastel paper are good medium for drawing landscapes of England.

                                             

Rhododendrons, Azaleas ,Pine Woods
for sale at www.ebay.co.uk

               Rhododendrons may seen at Cragside Northumberland and Sheringham Park, Norfolk                                                    

Bluebell Woods (SOLD)


this painting is for sale on  www.ebay.co.uk

One of the best known bluebell walks is at Ashridge Estate,Berkhamstead

                   Warmer evenings mean we can stay out later , London is always fun after dark and the views from Westminster Bridge are stunning.

                                                                   

Westminster Bridge, Evening

for sale on www.ebay.co.uk

                                                         

Drawn From Life in Pastel

I have spent a lot of time drawing models from life in a medium I particularly like, pastels.One of my favourite artists, Degas was a master of pastel drawing.


                                                                     

Seated Girl

Girl Resting

                                            These drawings are for sale .

                                                   

SPRING IN THE AIR

The clocks change to summertime tonight,forward one our giving us more time to spend outside in the daylight and the garden like this little girl on a garden swing.



                                                     

The Apple Tree Swing



Acrylic on canvas, 7x5 inches for sale on www.ebay.co.uk

Westminster Bridge, London

This week I have returned to painting one of my favourite subjects, London
Westminster Bridge on a cold, misty day is always lovely.

                                                               

Westminster Bridge, London


acrylic on canvas, for sale on www.ebay.co.uk (SOLD)

FRIDGE DOOR ART GALLERY

Visitors to my house are always drawn to the  fridge door which houses a miniature art gallery of magnets from museums I have visited around the world.Your fridge door is a good place for an art gallery, affordable and no need for nails in the wall.
I am now adding to my collection by making magnets from miniature versions of my own paintings.For sale on www.ebay.co.uk






 

Ginger Cat (SOLD)

Starry Night

                                                               

Red Shoes

Lowry Lady(sold)

                                                                   

Dog Walker(sold)

Gone Fishing

Washing Day

Stormy Weather 

                                             

Fridge Door Art Gallery


Painted on to small rectangular or square canvases and then given a high gloss resin finish for protection.A magnet is then put on the back which is also signed by me the artist

CHERRY BLOSSOM

Blossom is starting to appear on trees in gardens and in the hedgerows ,spring cannot be far behind.Cherry blossom is glorious with branches thick with pink flowers. Cherry trees are considered to be lucky by some people.


                                                                   

CHERRY BLOSSOM

acrylic on stretched canvas, 14x11inches

for sale details click on my Ebay shop link on the top right of this screen

WET DOGS SHAKING

Even when the weather is fine dogs have a knack of getting soaking wet in puddles, streams and on the beach.Dogs walkers know to beware of the big shake that dogs use to dry themselves off making everyone else within a few feet as wet as they are.

                                           

                                                                       

                                                                         

                                                                        Wet Dogs Shaking (SOLD)


                                           Acrylic on stretched canvas,see the link to my ebay shop for details.