The challenge of scale
I have been finishing ‘Mountain Stream’, inspired by a scene in the west coast of Ireland. In a painting where mountains are the key feature, it …
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Painting late afternoon sun
I’m working on a new seascape, with the sun at dusk reflecting on waves. It will be difficult to capture that effect and so this is …
Immersive expressions of nature
In the scene I’m painting, it is the kind of afternoon when everyone has left the beach except me, and I can enjoy warm late afternoon …
Comfort in the studio
My studio is a stand-alone structure and not heated – and I am often shivering when I start to paint until the room has warmed up. …
Preparation: The Secret to Good Work
I prepare my composition first. This usually takes a number of small sketches in pencil in a workbook so that I have a good plan of …