Happy Summer Solstice!
So today is the Summer Solstice. The word solstice comes from latin words sol (sun) and sistere (standing still) because the path of the sun seems to come to a stop before moving back the other way in direction. I always get confused when it’s described as Midsummer’s day. This is because Midsummer comes from […]
“Painting Portugal” – The Algarve Coast in Watercolours.
Painting Portugal “Painting Portugal” – The Algarve Coast in Watercolours. Join me on a trip to the beautiful Algarve, choose from a selection of watercolour travel sketches painted on location along this inspiring coastline, full of dramatic sandy coves carved from the sandstone cliffs. Kissed by the Portuguese sun and cooled by the Atlantic […]
Croyde Bay Days
Croyde Bay Days There’s a sweet spot in my heart for that little village and beach and those black run “A frame” peaks at low tide. Croyde Bay was home for years before I moved over the hill to Woolacombe and it still pulls me back every once in awhile for those punchy waves and […]
Morte Point Sunset – Plein Air Demo
Morte Point Sunset Plein Air Watercolour Demo with Steve PP. It’s been an absolute joy having this spell of warm late Spring weather and being able to get out and enjoy painting along the coast.Enjoy my latest trip out onto the stunning Morte Point. It was a beautiful warm evening with seabirds gliding along below […]
Paint This Steve PP
Do you use Instagram? Would you like to receive a free art print from me? If you do, I have a proposition for you. When I go outdoors painting, I always take a sketchbook and camera with me for ideas and studies that I might come back to at a later date. If you love […]
Florence Sunset- Florence Art Print
How many romantic strolls, sunset serenades and marriage proposals have taken place on these well worn, enchanted Italian cobbles? Florence Art Print now available from my online gallery shop. The latest print available from my online gallery is Florence Sunset. Two sizes available. Free shipping and as an exclusive offer to you as one of […]
Waiting For The Sun
So we’ve had the Spring Equinox and the clocks have gone forward. Nights are lighter. Mornings much brighter. Sounds like a perfect start to Spring doesn’t it? Only a few things missing. Warmth and sunshine! After two late snow episodes, and a cold start to Spring, does this mean we are in for a hot […]
Spring – It feels so good!
Happy Spring! The Spring Equinox has to be happiest day in my emotional calendar. Just the pure optimism of the season ahead, filled with the bursting forth of new life, smells and sights. The uplift just from the lighter evenings is a tonic in itself, not to mention the buzz around the village and coast […]
A Perfect Day at The Beach
A Perfect Day At The Beach Some of my favourite things about living on the coast. Early morning walks along the beach, foraging for sights and experiences that will fill my day with ideas for paintings. Watching the sun set off Morte Point with family and friends after a swim or surf in the sea. […]
Panoramic Prints
Often when I go into my “painting zone’ I get accused of not listening to others around me. While that’s true for my painting sessions, it’s certainly not the case when you, my trusty collectors and friends speak. I have been asked if it’s my practice to make panoramic prints of my work. Whilst it […]
