This small painting was done as preparation for a landscape demonstration at the St Andrews Art Club.
Autumn River, Pastel SOLD
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Harvest Work, Pastel
I did this small study yesterday. I started blocking in mid tones then worked on the dark tones and finished with the lights. This was done on Canson pastel paper on the textured side.
Golden Haired Girl In Venice, Pastel SOLD
I have been busy preparing for Pittenweem. My holiday in Venice has inspired a number of paintings for the show. As usual I will have a varied selection of my latest work, some of which can be previewed on my web site. Visit my Pittenweem Arts Festival 2011 page to view them.
In The Waves, Pastel SOLD
This is a detail of a new painting I have just finished. About one month to go until the Pittenweem Arts Festival.
Awaiting Customers, Oil Pastel
I am aware I have not posted for a while. I have been busy preparing for the Pittenweem Arts Festival. Here is another painting of Venice. The trip has given me so much inspiration.
Gondolier In Venice, Oil Pastel
I am just back from a fantastic holiday to Venice. What a beautiful city with so much to offer. I did quite a lot of plein air sketches to try to capture the atmosphere of the place. These will help when it comes to do some studio paintings. The weather was sunny and warm which enabled me to get around and about. My bag with my art materials was a little on the heavy side. However it was better to have them with me as inspiration came in the most unlikely places.
St Andrews Harbour, Pastel
The colours of this scene were what first attracted me. Then the boats lined up awaiting repairs and a coat of paint were the next point of interest. The houses behind had been newly painted.
Preparing To Sail, Pastel
I have not fully cropped this image to show what colour of pastel paper I used. I often use the edges for testing colours as I work on the painting. The paper I used was Sennelier La Carte Pastel paper. It has quite a rough sandpaper texture which grips the pastel really well.
Sunset Through The Clouds, Pastel SOLD
I love to do sky paintings in pastel. This sunset was inspired from my trip to Canada last year.
Farm Cottages Fife, Oil Pastel
Yesterday I was able to get out to do a plein air painting. The weather was so pleasant and warm. The subject really appealed to me with the red phone box and washing on the line. As I was painting one of the houses got their fire going so I added the smoke to the chimney.