Friday, 27 May 2016

SUMMER TIME ON THE BEACH


At last the weather is warmer and thoughts turn to the beach , the ocean,and enjoying fresh air.
An early morning walk or swim in the sun on a beach not yet crowded with vacationers is an uplifting start to the day.
                   
         


                                                                                                              Early Morning Swimmer




                                                      
                                                             
                                                                                                                Summer Romance (SOLD)





Morning Walk (SOLD)



Children can play on the beach or enjoy some fun around a swimming pool



Ready,Steady! (SOLD)


these paintings are for sale on



Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Fridge Art Gallery


I have selected some of my paintings to turn into fridge magnets.These can be a lovely little memory bank of places and and people you have enjoyed visiting.
2x3 inches in size and finished with a high gloss resin
                                                       


                 
Blue Boat Aldeburgh

Bluebells

Marathon

Walkies

East Coast Beach

Sunday, 17 April 2016

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


                                                         

Monday, 4 April 2016

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 .

                                                   

Saturday, 26 March 2016

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


Tuesday, 15 March 2016

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)

Saturday, 5 March 2016

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