‘The Churchill Arms, Kensington’ acrylic & ink on 20x20cm canvas.Previously known as the “Church-on-the-hill” the pub was given a new name after the Second World War. It is known for its extravagant floral displays! The pub sits on the corner of Kensington Church St and Campden St in Notting Hill, […]
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God Begot House & The Westgate Museum
A couple of new paper dioramas to show you today, featuring well known Winchester landmarks. The cut out illustration below is of the Westgate Museum viewed from the city side. Along with the Kingsgate it is one of two surviving fortified gateways in Winchester. It’s earliest surviving fabric is of Anglo-Saxon character and today […]
Read MoreBluebell Woods Illustration
Here’s that bluebell woods illustration i’ve been hoping to make. A painted colour study to hopefully brighten up your Friday Afternoon! Simply titled, ‘The Bluebell Woods’ created with acrylic and ink on paper, 29 x 29 cm. Inspired by the ancient woodlands on our doorstep (we were out as a […]
Read More# Pub Paintings – The Crown & Two Chairmen
I’ve had a tradition of creating smaller canvases alongside my bigger feature work. I like the way these mini pieces can focus in on one building and provide some detailed little narratives. These stories are usually inspired by actual experiences or from places shared by other people… despite their reported […]
Read MoreMonday Inspiration: The Bluebell Woods
It’s become an annual inspirational pilgrimage to visit the electric colour of the bluebell woods and this weekend we managed to make it along with the kids. It’s just a couple of miles up the road to Micheldever Woods, one of the best places to witness the wonderful blue carpet […]
Read MoreIn Stock at the Somerset House Shop
I have my first stockist in Central London! The Somerset House shop is now stocking my illustrated greeting cards. They have a nice selection of my London scenes available, including a card that features my recent Somerset House in Summer painting. They also have my Southbank greeting card and a […]
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