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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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- Landscape
Clyde View Fragmentation
- After an enjoyable visit to the Bucharest modern (1880-1930) art museum floor I took a view looking north from Greenock across the Clyde and did something a little different...A serene view with a modern (1920-ish) twist. Just like my last abstracts I'm exploring angles, shades and rectangular palette knives. An interesting phase for me and a reflection of my mind…
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- Techart
Performance (Workflow Transformation)
- Workflow is a common business term that has retained popularity as many processes now become automated using technology. Whether it's following a document approval path in an organisation or adjusting photos before posting to social media, the steps in the process define the workflow. I consider these steps to be fundamental to my creative workflow; explore, paint, publish; repeat. Do…
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- Landscape
Vistas From The Cut – Looking North
- Back again on the Greenock Cut trail and this time the view is to the north taking in the hills and mountains across the Firth of the Clyde to the Cowal Peninsula. At intervals along the path are small stone bridges across the water channel and in the distance Ben Lomond reaches up with snow at the peak. The bridge's…
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- Abstract, Techart
Public Privacy
- You are transparent. Your data is more important than you. You expect misdirection. You expect your data to be used in ways you did not agree to. You are influenced by other people and opinions. Your world is not linear or smooth. You don't know if you're being manipulated. A bit darker than my usual pieces. The use of red,…
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- Landscape
Arran Arises
- There's a view of the Isle of Arran that appears on the A78 near West Kilbride. On this day the mist was just starting to lift but the colours of the sky, water and island were all muted but beautiful. Time to paint! My usual palette knife work but by using acrylic paints I worked it until it was dry…
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- Seascape
Aquamarine Surf
- Here we are again a year later. It seems like it's only on holiday that I get the time to put one of these together. This one was built up over the course of a week letting each layer rest before doing the next. Unlike most of my work this is done by brush with much blending and dabbing. Respect…
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- Techart
Digital Definition
- The symbol that makes up most of my techart series. My definition consists of people, processes and programming with the background data feeding into the symbol. Depending on your approach, programming could be development for apps but it could also be social that uses processes to influence people. OK, I recently watched The Great Hack and was playing battleships with…
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- Landscape
On Our Way Home: The Clyde And Beyond
- Dedicated to those that travel west in Scotland. If you continue past the M8 junction for Erskine Bridge you'll crest a hill and witness the west. To the right sits Dumbarton Rock and further north Ben Lomond. There are three little birds - can you see them? After spending time away this is the sight that says to me; you're…
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- Landscape
Le Phare (du Grouin du Cou)
- Take a drive along the Vendée coast next to La Rochelle and north passed L'Aiguillon-sur -Mer you'll come to La Tranche-sur-Mer; a nice beach town. Explore the edge of the town and you'll see the lighthouse near the forest; le phare du Grouin du Cou. I used a combination of white paint mixes to balance the shades on the lighthouse…
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- Landscape
Vistas from the Cut – A View To The West
- The Greenock Cut is a brilliant 11km trek taking in different landscapes around the Inverclyde area. Walking the circular path allows you to take in some great views starting with this one I painted a couple of weeks ago. This work shows the view of the Clyde and onto the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute. Regular container and cruise…
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- Landscape
Lights From Gourock
- After studying the #northernlights in more detail I've taken another view from Gourock and melded them together. Same idea as before; an amazing scene if it ever happens. Lights From Gourock - Oils on canvas 50x70 cm - framed. Available
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- Abstract, Techart
Collaborative Consciousness (Artificial General Intelligence)
- Each of the central pillars represents consciousness but which is organic and which is synthetic? Artificial general intelligence today is exciting and intimidating at the same time and as compute power increases, the line between human and machine diminishes ever further. I found finishing this piece challenging over the several weeks as it was difficult to focus with other changes…
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- Landscape
Vistas from the Cut – Loch Thom
- Carry on round the Greenock Cut and you pass Loch Thom that provides one of the sources of water to the town. With a vibrant blue sky, rich greens and surprisingly calm waters I was lucky to get a lovely reflected view on the Loch. Vistas from the Cut - Loch Thom - Oils on canvas 20x24 inch. Available
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- Seascape
Sunshine Sparkle
- Sunshine Sparkle. Sometimes when I've not painted for a while I need to let the art out. Don't think, just paint. I wanted to capture the shine on the waves as the rising sun reflected against them in the morning. Fast palette knife strokes helped capture the ever changing scene. Acrylics on canvas 10x14 inch - framed. Available
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- Seascape, Techart
Techno Wave
- Techno Wave. Next in my #abstract digital series using the 3 bar motif. This represents technology waves: one innovation that sparks a deluge of ideas and services that define it. Follow the flow... Acrylics on canvas 50x70 cm - framed. Available
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- Seascape
Under A Rose Sky
- Under A Rose Sky. Inspired by Hokusai's Great Wave woodblock print and Van Gogh's Starry Night. I've added my bit and used a pure white frame to finish it. The rose is the colour of the sky but also invokes the power of the flower. Acrylics on canvas 12x16 inch - framed. Available
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- Abstract, Techart
Technology Transformation (Machine Learning)
- Technology Transformation (Machine Learning). Oils on canvas 30x40 inch - framed. Available
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- Seascape
A Truculent Sky
- A Truculent Sky. Oils on board 10x14 inch. Available
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- Seascape
Nuances vertes aux Les Conches
- Nuances vertes aux Les Conches. Oils on board 12x16 inch - framed. SOLD
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- Portrait
Portrait On Digital
- Portrait On Digital. Oils on paper A3. Available
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