LANDSCAPES

These two paintings above were done in the Summer of 2019 for Will and Charlotte. It's the first time I've worked on such large canvasses (100cm x 70cm). Cornwall on the left and Brittany on the right.

This is Penharn beach in Brittany on the left - again, quite a big canvas 70cmx70cm. I used lots and lots go glazes to try and get the depth of light and colour in the sea.  Theolen is on the right. About 30cm square. A view I've painted a lot and never get tired of.



THERE ARE LOTS MORE LANDSCAPES ON THE WYLYE VALLEY PAGE 


To the right of Theolen Beach

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Acrylic and pastels - 2011

In real life the colours are not as garish as here. 


Trépassés

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Oil on canvas - 2010


The light was really extraordinary. I took the photo from which I painted it when Lulu, Clive and I were out painting in the spring.

The boys on Trépassés

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Oil on canvas

This is (from the left) Chris Sykes, Will and George. I painted it in 2009 but from a photograph that was probably taken in about 1996. The image of the children that I had in my mind was an illustration by Edward Ardizzone of a story called 'Elsie Piddock skips in her sleep' by Eleanor Farjeon. In the illustration the child's movement is suggested rather that shown in detail.

Baie des Trépassés - version 1

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Oil on paper     2009


This version is meant to have a great sense of depth - whereas the one below is meant to be flat.

Baie des Trépassés - version 2

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Oil on paper    2009

The brush strokes on this version are vertical as opposed to horizontal. The idea being that it would create a flat image (as opposed to Version 1). It was incredibly hard to do because it felt so unnatural but I really like the result. I haven't been able to do it again but i will keep trying!

Tixiers' house - Brittany 2009



Oil on canvas

I did the drawing for this in March when Lulu Chivers, Clive Thomas and I went out to Brittany for our first painting holiday! Lulu did a very colourful picture of Théolen which is in Capsize, and Clive painted a beautiful watercolour looking south from the lane up towards Théolen which he won't let me have!


Hong Kong harbour in a typhoon




Oil on canvas
Probably 2003


I took the photo for this painting from our hotel window when Paddy and I were in Hong Kong with Kim and Missy. I love this painting - mostly because there is so little colour in it and I like the energy that it has.

West coast of Scotland




Oil on Canvas



Available

Pen Ponds in Richmond Park (1)



Oil on canvas   2005 (probably)

Owned by James and Charlie Rogers


Tracy Palmer has got a smaller version of this painting and the one below.

Pen Ponds in Richmond Park (2)




Oil on canvas


Owned by Richard and Michelle Pelly

The bay at Douarnanez, Brittany



Oil on canvas   2006

I painted this for Hermione for Christmas in 2005. When she died I gave it to my sister Liz. Hermione loved Brittany and loved us being there. This one of the most beautiful views of that part of the world

Theolen - Cap Sizun, Brittany



Oil on canvas     2006-8

I started this painting in 2006 and then came back to it a couple of years later and improved it. Owned by Caroline Joy

Trees in Richmond Park (1)





Charcoal on paper. This was the first drawing that I ever did at Putney School of Art and Design. 2003


Trees in Richmond Park (2)







Charcoal on paper. 2003




Trees in Richmond Park (3)






Charcoal on paper. 2003


Owned by Gareth Jones