Fairfield Church Romney Marsh

Fairfield Church is located in a remote area on Romney Marsh where sheep roam free. Not far from here is a small scale steam railway which runs along the coast for about 13 miles- well worth a visit. 

Walsingham Abbey

Been busy painting a few scenes, this one is Walsingham Abbey in Norfolk. Time has taken its toll and there is not much left of the actual Abbey. The the garden is well kept, and is a quiet retreat which provides many paintable / photographic subjects. 

Castle Hedingham

Just done this very local scene of Castle Hedingham, used a combination of watercolour,paints,pencils and artsbars,which have created a nice range of tones. Please check out my gallery for a range of my other paintings.

Abandoned Dungeness Boat

Done using Derwent ArtBars picked up at the NEC yesterday; this one is an abandoned Dungeness Boat.

Tower Bridge

Been thinking about a Tower Bridge picture for sometime. The watercolour sketch below is a rough idea for a more detailed painting that gives the impression of a misty morning on the Thames.

Buttermere Lake

A quick watercolour pencil sketch of Buttermere Lake. I don't know what it is about boats, but whatever the type they help make a tranquil picture!

Finished for the Day

Watercolour (10x4.5") I wanted a change from standard blue skies and thought a sunset picture would be nice.

St Michael's Mount (12x9)

Keeping with the Cornish theme, this one's St Michaels Mount. I have had a couple of goes at painting this before, always including the causeway as it makes a great lead in to the picture. It's a popular place to go, but beware the tide comes in quickly covering the causeway!!

Cornish Mine (10x7)

This mine on a cliff near St Agnes creates an atmospheric picture. The gorse and the heather provide a bit of foreground interest.

Cley Mill, Norfolk

Norfolk is one of my favourite places to visit, particularly North Norfolk

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland is a fantastic place and I have been there a couple of times now. Plenty of masking fluid is used in the sea on this one!

Deal Boat - (10x7)

I have always been a bit of a sucker for boats, it reminds me of holidays. Small fishing boats like this one on the beach at Deal along the Kent Coast make great subjects to paint.

Bluebell Wood

Anyone who is interested in painting has probably had a go at this sort of picture. This my version with "me" walking through a local wood.  

Prospect Cottage - (10x7)

Watercolour painting of Prospect Cottage at Dungeness. It's black timbers stand out on the shingle at the seas edge. The former home of film-maker Derek Jarman.

Getting Started

It has been a few years since I started painting. I can remember first getting inspired by watching Charles Evans on TV. He has a no nonsense approach to painting making it look easy and hassle free. For anyone interested in watercolour painting, his website is an excellent place to start.

Enjoy your painting!