Is Summer the shortest season?
When I cast my mind back to the end of May, Summer seemed an endless chunk of time, stretched out ahead of me. In a blink of an eye we are in September, and just like that Summer is almost over. Thankfully the weather was kind to us out here on the North Devon coast […]
Travel less, see more.
I heard this saying on a radio show recently and it struck a chord with me and my activities or rather lack of them this year so far. One of the surprises this year has been the amount of observations that I have made all within an hour of where I live on the coast […]
Merry Christmas from the coast
With all of the ups and downs of this mixed up year, one constant for me has been the fantastic support from you. I can’t thank you enough for all of the kind comments, likes and purchases of my artwork in 2020. It’s that kind of support that keeps me fired up and motivated. My […]
New season, new contact address.
Hi art lovers, With the coming of Autumn, I just wanted to drop you a note saying that I’ve updated my email address, you can reach me on steveppart@gmail.com if you need to get in touch. Here’s hoping for some mellow September fruitfulness and pleasant days. I am excited to get outdoors again after a […]
How’s your Summer?
To be honest, summer is flying by so fast that it’s all been a bit of a blur. With the coast seemingly busier than usual, I’ve found myself grabbing quick sketches outdoors and finding more solace in the studio. The weather has been a mixture of beautifully calm and warm sunny days, to unseasonably windy […]
Devon and Cornwall – Channel 4 – Enjoy the coast in all it’s splendour!
Rugged sea cliffs, winding coast paths, wide open sandy beaches with clear blue seas crashing onto the sand. Dramatic expansive skies. Come and join me as I explore and paint along the North Devon coastline in tonight’s episode of the Channel 4 television series “Devon and Cornwall” Monday 29th June at 8pm. Beautifully filmed at […]
Happy New Year!
With the sun set on another year, I wish you happiness and health as it rises today! Happy New Year!
Winter Warmers – Sunsets and Surf
“Winter Warmers – Sunsets and Surf” “Winter Warmers – Sunsets and Surf” are a special item for this time of year leading up to Christmas. These are compact original paintings brimming with joyous colour to warm your daily lives and brighten up your walls during these Winter months. For a limited time period of […]
Glassy wave watching series
How many times have you lost yourself in the moment watching glassy, smooth waves calmly rolling onto a sandy beach? One of the joys of being an outdoor painter and a surfer, is the double pleasure of studying waves. Surf checks merge into swell inspired painting sessions. The combination of soothing sounds and reflective […]