I recently picked my 12 different destination illustrations for next years’ travel calendar. And it’s a joy to have the freshly printed pages arrive in the studio. Here are some previews of the artworks I’ve chosen. A mixture of new pieces and a few older favourites… including my Mount Fuji […]
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New Space and an Old Vista
The builders have now packed up and moved on, leaving us with a deathly quiet and some wonderful new family space 🙂. We finally have a kitchen where we can host… or even just a clean and calm space to escape for a coffee. My studio is always so chock-full […]
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It’s been a busy Summer of sport and I’ve been trying to find the time to share this results of my latest illustration; a depiction of Lords cricket ground in London. It’s often referred to as the ‘Home of cricket’ and has been idly on my to-do list for a […]
Read MoreYohena Hydrangea Garden (Geshi 夏至 ) Reaching Summer
As we head towards the start of Summer proper, here’s a Japan inspired landscape painting featuring the Hydrangea Garden at Yohena, Okinawa. Following the fascinating micro seasons guide we have reached Geshi. This colour study is inspired by one of the many ornamental gardens that celebrate the Ajisai (hydrangea); which […]
Read MoreBuilding Work & TMS
What a scorching week it has been here in Hampshire ☀️ (and by the sounds of things all across the UK). I’ve been extremely grateful for the shade provided by the old apple tree that stands beside my studio. It really does reduce the temperature, which feels sweltering on the […]
Read MoreMarlborough Poppy Fields (Bōshu 芒種 ) Seeds & Cereals
I have been enjoying my walks (and occasional runs) around our local fields. I’m sure it’s rather cliché to say that i’ve been feeling inspired and rather challenged by the landscape. But seeing as my work usually involves some form of architecture or man-made structure… it’s strange to find myself […]
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