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A sky can change the mood of a landscape almost instantly.  For a painter they can be a useful element to resolve or even generate a composition in a painting.  Both these propositions are true for this painting.  Any darker … Continued

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A five minute drawing made in the garden.  Honeysuckle.

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I’ve been in the garden a lot recently and have been astounded by the exquisite and exotic beauty of our climbing honeysuckle which I’ve incorporated into this abstract composition.  I like the fact that its tranquility doesn’t detract from the movement … Continued

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An afternoon in the studio garden on a hot June day was great for taking photos .  A little later, having put my camera away, but kept the images In my mind, paint was drying on my brushes before I could … Continued