These pages show some my artworks in progress.
As works progress, new ones will be added and older ones deleted.
I hope you enjoy seeing my approach to each piece.
Click on the title of the work to see the progress images and description.
Squalling
As part of a TV interview about the Kirkby Stephen Parrots I explained how
if a photo isn't a good photo print it becomes the inspiration for a painting.
Smardale
Been thinking about a painting of Smardale but didn't have a reference photo
until Phil gave me permission to use one of his
Pendragon Castle
Another scene of local interest.
Highland Light 4
From one of my many trips to the Moray Firth
Sandend
Visited this place, decided to paint it and have booked a holiday there.
Newton Shore
Chosen as the topic for a seascape workshop.
Sunset Sea Grasses
Inspired from a trip to the Northumberland Coast.
The Race
Took this delightful photo which is a little blurred so instead of a photo print a painting is underway.
Moody Blues 1
The first of a pair of artworks ( because the photo didn't print well )
Moody Blues 2
The second of a pair ( because this photo didn't print well either )
Swaledales
Needing to work on a small drawing decided on sheep
Highland Light 3 - Portknockie Harbour
Portknockie harbour hosts some stunning sunsets - this is the beginning of one of them.
Herdy Portrait
Another small one for taking along to the art group
Stone Painting
1 month into 2019 and I had the urge to paint some new stones
Wharton Sunset
Combining 2 photos to create a sunset over the Wharton Landscape -
just about 15 mins walk from my Kirkby Stephen home.
Ullswater Yacht
Having taken this sunset, I couldn't use the image as a for sale photo due to the sun spots on the lens.
Instead have decided to make this into a painting.
From Strandshag Bay
Strandshag Bay lies near the head of Derwent Water.
I enjoy the moodiness of the winter scenes up there and this shot was taken back in February 2015.
I have a long thin canvas that has been waiting for a picture .....
CATching the Church Lights
Always on the lookout for lamps pictures to add to the CATching series
I thought this picture of St Owalds held some potential.
CATChing the Light String
Re-utilising a previously used photo for inspiration I added a string of lights between the lamps