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- Abstract
Four Lines
- Four years later and four lines: create four lines and fill in the blanks. Try it yourself. What can you see? As I head into a new role in my day job I've got the space to clear my mind and think about how I want to progress professionally and artistically. What I realised early on is that the two…
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- Landscape
Island Memories Of Summer
- During our summer holiday, we walked around the Isle Of Cumbrae in the west of Scotland. Once inside the town of Millport we were treated to the waterfront properties and the bay that they surround. On that day in between the rain showers, we saw the blue sky, rising clouds and a scene out of a holiday postcard. My son…
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- Landscape
Clyde Reflections
- A familiar view to those travelling on the A8 or living near Langbank in Scotland. On days when the Clyde is calm and the light is right, reflections of the western end of Dumbarton provide a lovely serene scene. In the distance, Ben Lomond's distinctive peak shows itself nestled in the clouds and it doesn't matter what time of year…
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- Landscape
Clyde Cloud Weaving
- While working at home, going out for a walk is refreshing and much needed after countless conference calls. This is another view from near the top of Lyle Hill and I show it in my last video. Admittedly, it was a grey overcast Autumn afternoon but I added some poetic license to the clouds and Clyde. Notice the sun shining…
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- Seascape
Back To The Beach
- I think most of us have missed out on holidays because of travel restrictions and painting this is to help overcome that empty feeling. As much as I love living in Scotland being able to go away for a few weeks and experience temperatures above 20 degrees do me some good. Therefore join me on the beach looking out to…
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- Landscape
Freedom To Fly
- This is one of those images in my head that's been stuck in the painting queue. I took a photo of people flying kites on the Vendee coast in France a few summers ago and imagined the kite's perspective of the world. Touching the top of the clouds, feeding the sun's rays filtering through, and watching the waves reach the…
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- Abstract, Techart
The Architect/Work-Life Balance
- My life is about managing a fine balance between working and living and this painting attempts to address that. Firstly, this represents business solutions I design in my day (and once in a while: evening) job. The aim is to give the customer what they want and balance that with our internal teams need to provide robust supportable billable global…
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- Abstract, Seascape
My Island, Our Planet
- I was asked recently what painting I was working on. I responded that it was a from a photograph. "A straight copy?" "Yes although I'm changing the sky." "What are you putting in it's place?" "I'll be showing the moon in greater detail and keeping the lines of the clouds clean and changing the colour of the sunset." "So not…
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- Seascape
An Abstract Summer Holiday (Part Two)
- Here are my next 2 small boards with a similar colour and subject theme. I can normally get one completed in a single sitting which has been refreshing compared to the multiple weeks and concept designing of my normal work process. The yachts are made of three simple parts and give them a sense of movement on the water as…
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- Seascape
An Abstract Summer Holiday (Part Three)
- Here are my last two small boards with a similar colour palette and subject theme just in time for the end of summer. I've used the same sea blues and the colours of an intense sunset. As a little change, the sea connects whether you look at them in one order or vice versa for those that either want the…
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- Seascape
An Abstract Summer Holiday (Part One)
- Over my summer break I changed from large canvases to small 20x20cm cradled wooden boards instead. I bought a pack of 6 and created a set of sea and coastal oil paintings in my current theme. Smaller is quicker and the subject matter simpler with my knife however still challenging to use the same style. Another learning experience. The first…
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- Abstract, Landscape
Le Mont
- This is my multi-perspective view of Le Mont Saint-Michel in France. You can only get so much detail from photos but going there and experiencing the many buildings, paths, trees and stairs gave me a richer understanding of the environment. I used the same knife technique with an ultraviolet/infrared style where the trees appear pink, the buildings grey and a…
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- Abstract, Landscape
Cubist Fields
- Another concept painting before completing "Le Mont". I wanted to be sure the sky and clouds worked using the straight and curved lines. Sun rays burst from the top and the patchwork sky builds up in the background while the green abstract trees and fields compliments the other colours. Cubist Fields - Oils on board 10x14 inch. Available
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- Abstract, Cityscape
Night Architect
- Another concept test before moving onto my "Le Mont" target. This was about using black, testing building structures and understanding how dark I could make a painting until taking a photograph becomes impossible because of even just a little light reflection. You will agree that I reached that point. Night Architect - Oils on board 10x14 inch. Available
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- Abstract, Landscape
Ultraviolet Night (mini)
- Similar paints and style to the larger bit a mini version. This was to prove the concept and show the algorithm stays the same regardless of the canvas size. Ultraviolet Night (mini) - Oils on board 8x8 inch. Available
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- Abstract, Landscape
Ultraviolet Night
- I'm applying my cubist glasses to this landscape by using my knife but choosing a limited set of colours; Prussian blue, violet and red (with white and black to adjust the luminescence). I was inspired by photographs with infrared and ultraviolet filters that transform everyday colours into other worldly and ghostly scenes. The rest I'll leave up to your own…
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- Abstract
Summer Scent
- A flower in cubist form. A colourful start to the warmer seasons and no blue! This is my first time looking at a rose in this style and I'm taking inspiration from images of flowers using depth of field to represent distant backgrounds. Now add in the colour of summer smells into the palette. Summer Scent - Oils on canvas…
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- Abstract, Seascape
Yachts sur la Côte D’Azur
- Two big influences for this piece on top of my usual palette knife style. Firstly, the majestic Côte D'Azur with it's beautiful coastal waters and wonderful colours. Secondly, the cubist movement of the early 20th century with a little art deco thrown in. Love them all. The lines from the sky reach down to the sea and there are connections…
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- Techart
Cloud/Isolation
- This started off as a proof of concept showing cloud services, connectivity and communication but during the last stage this turned into Isolation and the 2020 pandemic. Looking outside but in some cases the outside coming in. The rest you can make up for yourself. Cloud/Isolation - Oils on canvas 12x16 inch. Available
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- Landscape
Summer’s End At Lyle Hill
- Between Greenock and Gourock is Lyle Hill. Its known for the Free French monument and the commanding views of the surrounding area. Any time of year the view is amazing and this one was captured as summer was waning. The sunset reflection in the Clyde, silhouetted hills and the just visible town of Gourock added a special element to the…
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- Landscape
A View On Skye
- A simple view on the Isle of Skype in Scotland. We stopped the car while driving round the island for a quick break and I took a photo of a view of hills and fields with the sun off camera shining to one side. I went back to my palette knife tip textures to show movement but I could feel…
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- Landscape
Rising
- This started off so serenely. A rich field of poppies and a distinguished tree anchoring the scene. Then about two thirds of the way through I switched. Lately most of my paintings have been completed using a rectangular palette knife creating a lattice of horizontal and vertical strokes. Movement was subtle and about setting the right calm mood. However, I…
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- Landscape
Sunrise In West Wittering
- With kind permission from @jonseddonphoto I took his very tranquil sunrise from the West Sussex coast and painted it. The reference photo has a warmer tone of pink but I cooled it down and lightened it up. Taking photos of very light or dark paintings is challenging without picking up too much unwanted reflection and just enough shadow to show texture.…
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- Abstract
Winter Galaxy
- It was my turn to create the family Christmas card this year and what you're seeing is the one I chose out of two designs. Based on an A2 canvas chosen to fit the A6 card size, I completed this piece as a portrait painting. It wasn't until I'd sent it to the printers for the limited run (who did…
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