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River Avon, Salisbury Town Centre
on a sunny day in Salisbury, wandering around the town purchasing art materials, and looking at the market, it seemed a good idea to have some lunch. This cafe, The Salisbury Orangery, used to be, for many years, an art shop, called I think, ‘The Complete Artist’, or similar
The building has had a very fine restoration done to it, and is now a cafe that serves excellent coffees and food.
On a hot day, I sat outside on a Bench overlooking the river, and this was the view.
iPhone to hand I took some snaps, and this is the resulting painting.
I showed great patience painting. all the detail and there was much use of the detail brush. I’m quite pleased with the foliage and the water. but the buildings feel stark and lacking vigour. But overall a pleasing composititon.
River Cam below Jesus Green, Cambridge
River Cam below Jesus Green, Cambridge Acrylic on board (Circa A3 ) (Unframed) This is the second image taken from when I visited Cambridge for a few days in very early spring. Although sunny and clear, it was very cold, … Read More
River Cam. Cambridge
River Cam. Cambridge Oil on Canvas (12 inches x 16 inches) (Unframed) I visited Cambridge for a few days in very early spring. Although sunny and clear, it was very cold, but the light gave the impression of summer. The … Read More
River Itchen
Oil on canvas (framed) This is the second of the two paintings of the River Itchen in Woolston, Southampton. I really like the composition of this one, and I was really pleased with some of the painting, which for me, … Read More
River Nadder. Salisbury water meadows
It’s strange how when you start a painting you have a firm idea in your mind of how you want to paint it, and how you want it to look. With the Llanstaffan paintitng this worked pretty well. With this one, it didn’t.
That doesn’t mean that I”m displeased with the outcome, I think it’s generally OK, but it has more detail than I intended. I suspect it’s the nature of the composition that subconsciously determines the outcome.
River Nadder. Salisbury water meadows (2)
I’ve noted before, that it’s strange how when you start a painting you have a firm idea in your mind of how you want to paint it, and how you want it to look. As I wrote, with the Llanstaffan painting this worked pretty well. With this one, it was not so bad, except I disliked the foliage in the left foreground
Once again, that doesn’t mean that I’m displeased with the outcome, I think it’s OK, but it has more foreground than I intended.
River near Salisbury
This painting is taken from a photograph sent to me by my pal Christine, who saw this view on her early morning run, and stopped to snap it on her camera.
I really liked the composition, and after a bit of artistic license edting, this is what I painted.
The reflections were particularly appealing as they are pretty much a mirror image.
On this I have tried very hard to be broader and a bit less immediate with the marks I have made. It started off well enough with broad background under-painting, but the detail of foliage once more drew me in.
River Wensum. Norwich
River Wensum, Norwich on Acrylic Board (A3 Unframed)
I have to be very honest and admit that I saw this, as a photograph, shared on Social Media. It’s a view of my much loved home city, and an image I know well. I thought it was a super photograph and it just captured that part of the old city with which I was once so familiar. When `I lived thereI took it ll for granted, and now I live a distance from it, I miss it immensely.
As I had no intention of duplicating the photograph itself I felt sure that it wouldn’t cause any offence if I used it for a painting. I loved the reflections of the foliage and buildings in the water, although before I started the painting, I had no idea just how much trouble they would cause me to paint them.
Robin Hood Bay
Robin Hood Bay (Acrylic on Acrylic Board) (A3 Unframed) This was a special commission for a school teacher from the days when I was at Grammar School. It was asked for by another ex pupil. I was never a great … Read More
Salisbury Cathedral 2018 carol Service
Salisbury Cathedral 2018 carol Service Acrylic on Board (A4) (Unframed) This is what I call a ‘quickie’. I don’t know why I say that, as it took just as long to paint as an A3, given all the detail, but … Read More
Salisbury market Square (2)
I mentally made the trip back to Salisbury in summer when I painted this, Sitting in my studio on a collection of wet and cold winter days, it made me feel a bit warmer.
I completed this one after a bit of a Christmas lay off. It was a way of getting me back into painting mode. I tried to avoid all the detail, not entirely successfully, and I fear that this has made bits of it a a bit slapdash. But never mind, It’s done and I’m happy to offer it up.
Salisbury Sheep
Salisbury sheep (A4 acrylic on water colour paper) (Unframed) This quick acrylic in A4 format, on water colour paper, is an image I captured equally quickly on a very sunny day in Salisbury during the summer. We were walking around … Read More
Salisbury Water Meadows (3)
This is the last in the series of three small paintings of Salisbury Water Meadows. This one is the only oil in the set of three, and I particularly wanted to do this in oils as I felt that the texture of the old brickwork would paint better and be more effective in oils. I also wanted to capture the effect of the straw like reeds on the banks, which I thought might be more effective painted in oils.
Overall I am pleased with the colours and the fact that the brushwork turned out to be pretty much as I hoped it would be.
Sand Yachting at Dungeness
Sand Yachting at Dungeness. Oil on Canvas (14 inches x 10 inches). (Unframed) This composition is taken from the sketches and photographs I did on my days in Kent earlier last year. I collected a lot of material at Dungeness … Read More
Somewhere in Bruges?
I selected this image because I was keen to try out a nw technique (new to me), and an architectural theme seemed to be a way to go about it…or so I thought!
I think this is an image I made in Bruges ages ago, and what I was trying was watercolour over pen, rather than the reverse, which is what I have always done. For this I had to buy some new waterproof fine liner pens, to avoid the ink bleeding into the colour. The pens (Steadler) are very good and I like them. Not expensive, I’m glad I acquired them.
Somewhere in London
Not sure where this came from or where it is other than I know it’s a London scene. If you recognise it please tell me!
I did this as a way of getting back into painting after taking a short break. I had reached a stage were it was too routine and I had no appetite for it. Almost any scene would do just as a means of trying again.
South Downs near Midhurst. Oil on Canvas
South Downs near Midhurst. (12 inches x 16 inches.) (Oil on Canvas). (Unframed) On a recent trip to The South Downs I happened upon this view quite by chance. We were exploring a castle near to Midhurst and on a … Read More
Southwold Harbour
Southwold Harbour: (Acrylic on Acrylic Board.) (Circa A3) (Unframed) I struggled with this painting. Now that it’s finished I’m not happy with it, but may try a different view later, in oil and larger. I was prompted to paint it after … Read More
St Giles Church, Norwich from Grapes Hill flyover
St Giles is a well known medieval church, and in an old and interesting part of the city. The usual view would be from the street in which it lives, surrounded by old town houses and a popular bistro style shopping area.
This view is not picturesque or romantic. It looks at the tower of the church across the backs of the shops and town houses, and takes in car parks and yards.
It was the ordinariness, and the rooftops that attracted me, but when I came to paint it, the sky was the thing that I very much liked.
St Peter Mancroft. Norwich
St Peter Mancroft Norwich. A4 Water Colour/mixed media with pen on Water Colour paper I think this picture reinforces the fact that I still struggle to come to terms with water colour. I keep trying, and this is another … Read More
St Thomas Lymington
St Thomas Lymington. Oil on Canvas (10 inches x 14 inches) (Unframed). Those people who know St. Thomas Park may just recognise this view of the Church cupola, but I suspect most people would never even glance at this, let … Read More
Steam emerging from tunnel
Steam emerging from tunnel. Oil on canvas (20 inches x 14 inches) (Unframed) I observed this whilst riding the steam railway that runs through Haworth when I was up there for a few days walking. I can never resist a … Read More
Steam Engine
Steam Engine (Acrylic on Acrylic Board) (A3 unframed) This painting was a commission and as such the price remains confidential. I was asked to paint a period image of a steam train crossing Lymington Quay. I had to research images … Read More
Stonehenge (2)
Stonehenge (2) Water colour. Circa A3 I continue my battle with watercolour. It’s not a medium I seem to instinctively take to. But I persevere with it because it’s something I would dearly love to be good at. This is … Read More
Street Cafe. Clifton. Bristol
Street Cafe. Clifton. Bristol. ( acrylic on acrylic board) (A3. Unframed) On a recent sketching/photographic trip to Bristol, I concentrated on either dockland scenes or city scenes. This was from some of the city images that I collected. On … Read More
Street in Bath
Street in Bath Painted by Frank Callaghan. Oil on canvas (Circa 16 inches x 20 inces) (Unframed) This is one from my second and most recent trip to Bath. Bath has so many views that I want to paint and … Read More
Street scene Great Yarmouth
Street scene Great Yarmouth. Acrylic on acrylic board. (Circa A3) (Unframed) I love street scenes and cars, and I love monumental buildings, so this had all of the elements I most seek in this type of picture. It was part … Read More
Summer on Norwich Market
I didn’t think I would be painting any more scenes of Norwich Market, when I saw this one. I thought it was colourful and lively, and I liked the figures that made it interesting, so I have included it.
I have to say I have struggled with this and maybe it shows. I found painting all the background stalls with hanging clothes and piles of bedding, or whatever it is, rather tiresome, and it was more like colouring in than painting. The original that I was working from, was of poor quality which made it more difficult, and I felt that the whole thing was becoming messy.
I worked hard on the figures and the foreground, and I feel they were stronger, though far from perfect, and as such they do a job at holding the composition together.
Summer wild flowers in Guernsey (1)
Summer wild flowers in Guernsey (1) Water colour on Water colour paper. A4 (Unframed) This is the first of two (intended) water colours of wildflowers. I saw them on one of the many walks that we did on our week … Read More
Summer wild flowers in Guernsey (2)
Summer wild flowers in Guernsey (2) Water colour on Water colour paper. A4 (Unframed) This is the second of two water colours of wildflowers. As previously started I saw them on one of the many walks that we did on … Read More
Sunflowers
Sunflowers (Acrylic on acrylic board) (A3 unframed) This painting was an impulse composition taken from a photo posted by a friend who had received them, I imagine, as a gift. I liked the image so much I decided to paint … Read More
Sunset at Llanelli
I must admit this is a most beautiful coastline and a glorious place to walk, cycle, or merely sit and paint. It offers just about everything, and as you can see, the sunsets are pretty formidable.
I thought this view particularly dramatic. It’s hard not to exaggerate the colours. I am very happy with the sky and sea, but struggled to get the rocks right.
Hope you like it
It’s not for sale as it’s already sold. The price shown is merely nominal
Sunset over North Norfolk
Sunset over North Norfolk (Acrylic on Acrylic Board) (A3 Unframed) This was a commission and posed a significant challenge. It’s a difficult subject and not the kind of composition I usually attempt. However, as it had particular significance for the customer, … Read More
The Big Wheel. Salisbury
The Big Wheel. Salisbury. ( acrylic on water colour paper) (A4. Unframed) This was one of two ‘quickies’, that I did after a day in Salisbury. The first was ‘Salisbury sheep’, a view from the rear of the cathedral looking … Read More
The Blue Boat
The Blue Boat on Acrylic Board (A3 Unframed)
This is another from the Cornwall sketch book. To be honest I’m not quite sure where it is. The sketch had come loses and separated from the book and there was no writing on it to state its whereabouts. I think it’s Mousehole, in fact I’m pretty sure it is, as I have done one or two views of the place, and this seems to match up, but in case I have got it wrong (won’t be the first time!), I’m calling it ‘The Blue Boat’, for pretty obvious reasons!
The Church at Bloor Hall, Ashbourne
The Church at Bloor Hall, Ashbourne Acrylic on Acrylic Board (approx A4) (Unframed) This is also what I call a ‘quickie’.I also painted this in just two days. It was taken from images when we went with friends to the … Read More
The Church at West Chiltington
The Church at West Chiltington Acrylic on Acrylic Board (approx A4) (Unframed) This is also what I call a ‘quickie’.I also painted this in just two days. It was painted from images, sketches and photos, taken while on a two … Read More
The Early Ferry; Lymington
Since the annual change of the clocks for winter, and the adjustment in times, especially on some brisk frosty mornings, meant that I have been privilege to witness some truly spectacular sunrises. I have stopped and stared for ages at the magnificence that surrounds me, so close to home. I often grab my iPhone and take some snaps.
Consequently I have collected a number of dramatic sunrise images. This paintitng is based on one of them.
I chose oils for this pic because I wanted to be able to make better use of the paints, and oils offer greater, more flexible ways of working. It’s only a small canvas, but I found the early morning light gave a strange eeriness to the glow trough the mist, and I couldn’t resist the composition I had snapped.
The early morning ferry leaving Lymington at sunrise
Every morning on weekdays, throughout the year at 0700 I undertake a daily walk.
On cloudless winter days, especially when frost abounds, the sunrise emerging over the Isle of Wight and then across The Solent is other worldly. Colours are too majestic to describe or capture, and the light is blazing, both in the sky and on the reflected water.
Thus to try to paint them can never do them justice. The differences between sunrise and sunset are, sunrise is easterly, whilst sunset is in the west, and during sunrise you watch the light and colours emerge, starting with a tiny speck and exploding across the horizon, whereas with sunset, you observe the light and colours fade and fail, finally disappearing into the last atom of minute light.
The Gower
The Gower Acrylic on Board (A3) (Unframed) This was taken from my three days spent in Llanelli at the end of the summer. On one of the frays my son and I headed off to The Gower and undertook a … Read More