The tide is out - work in progress

 Oil on canvas

Still working on this.  Quite pleased with how it is going but I want to convey the mood and atmosphere of the coast.  It is fairly abstracted so not sure which way I will go with this one.

summer trees

I enjoy painting trees as regular readers of my blog will know. 

From the Pier

Acrylic on canvas - 31"  x 11"

Southwold is a lovely seaside town on the Suffolk coast, much painted by artists.  It is famous for its beach huts.

Unfortunately I have had to copyright my images to safeguard them form being used without my consent. I hope that this does not spoil your enjoyment of seeing them but is a necessary precaution.

graphite drawing

Inktense and life drawing

A couple of very quick drawings from life using a different media. Inktense pencils by Derwent.  If you haven't tried them yet I find they have a delicate line but once wet you get a transparent wash.  You can work into it for deeper colour or leave a trace of colour.  I find them perfect for life drawing as taking watercolours is much more of a hassle than a few pencils and brush. Really good if you like working small or in the sketch book. This one is charcoal grey and the bottom one is tangerine and willow.

Storm clouds over wheat fields

oil on canvas 16 x 12

Inspired by the sky around where I live.

sitting pose

Another drawing from my life group.  This young lady held the pose for 30 mins.  Charcoal pencil on A3 cartridge paper.