Beware.

               Foreshore Pools   Oils on canvas board, unframed  5 x 7 inches  


Unsuspecting walkers can get trapped by the incoming tide which fills the pools on the marshy shore.  On this day as I climbed over the dunes the scene was a deserted tranquil one and ideal for a walk on the beach.  Quickly sketched I wanted to capture a sense of place. 

Beauty of Gray.

         Fitties on a Gray Day   Oils on canvas board, unframed  5 x 7 inches  SOLD


Gray, stormy skies and incoming tide made a lovely subject for me to paint.  Whippet was snuffling about in the sand as I took some reference photos before the tide cut us off. 

Sculpture.

                      Forest Floor    Oils on stretched box canvas   12 x 12 inches 



Although abstract this painting reminds me of the forest floor in autumn.  I sculpted the paint with my brush to create the marks.  This little painting glows.

                                                             Nature's paintbox.

                              New Dawn   Oils on canvas board   4 x 4 inches  

At the end of a painting session yesterday I was feeling a bit 'blocked' and threw out the work I had finished.  However, I like to finish on a good note so I started painting this little 4 x 4 study.   Trying to keep it loose and expressive I worked quickly with a half inch brush.  It might be suitable for a larger piece one day.  In the meantime...I think I am happy with it as a finished picture.  Welcome, New Dawn.

Abstraction and Me.

                 Off Balance   Oils on stretched box canvas   16 x 16 inches   

I like to experiment with colour, shape and form in my abstract work.  Although there is not really a 3D element here I think there is a hint of perspective in some parts of the image.  The title came from the appearance of a wobbly black shape on the right.  Much of the final stages of my abstract work comes from negative painting, cutting in around colours to form ambiguous shapes.  I find it really enjoyable.

Gray and mellow

              Mellow Yellow   Oils on stretched box canvas  16 x 16 inches  


I love including gray in a painting as it makes other colours sing.   Subtle shades are grounded by the dark area at the bottom and three yellow shapes add light, warmth and balance to the image. The black area top right has an element of bold surprise.
   

No set rules...

        Not just black and white   Oils on stretched box canvas  16 x 16 inches   


Is it a real landscape?  Is it abstract?  Things are not always black or white and in my painting world there are no set rules.   This gives me absolute freedom to express myself and explore the ambiguous and abstract concept.