I’ve just completed a new acrylic painting based on an area of Cannock Chase Forest. It’s called ‘Distant Light’ and can be viewed in the ‘Woodland’ section of this website. I had decided to take a break from forest scenery for a while but when I saw this view I just had to respond. I have another drawing ready to go based on a burnt out building I discovered in Scotland during the summer.
In other news, I have decided to leave X (Twitter) as I felt that the platform was becoming increasingly negative and my posts were largely ignored. A few of my artist friends are trying Blue Sky and so I have just started an account there. If you use it, look me up!
Brampton Museum and Art Gallery Open
I’m pleased to announce that two of my ink drawings have been selected for The Brampton Museum and Art Gallery Open Exhibition 2022. The two pieces chosen are ‘Guard House’ and ‘Whiskey 13’, both featuring buildings at the RAF Upper Heyford Airbase site.
I’ve been using ink pen quite a lot over the last few years and was pleased with how these pieces worked out. The exhibition runs from the 24th September until the 30th October and is free to visit.
Seleucia
I’ve just completed a new commission featuring the Ancient Greek city of Seleucia. This is a large painting and has taken a long time to complete but I’m really pleased with how it turned out. I used acrylic paint on a wood panel and built it up gradually with multiple layers of colour. Sometimes with commissions I tackle subjects that I wouldn’t normally consider but this one is the sort of thing I would normally go for - nature taking over a derelict building!
You can see ‘Seleucia’ and other commissioned work in the Commissions section of my website.
Next I will be working on a smaller painting based on the scenery at Bullclough Art School in the Peak District. I have run several workshops there and will use this piece as a way of demonstrating painting technique.
New Work
I’m currently working on a few creative projects and the current lockdown has meant I have spent more time in my studio.
Today I have repaired one of my recent oil paintings, ‘After the Rain”, after it fell off a shelf. This is now fully restored and if anything, looks better than before. I am also working on a new oil painting featuring the GEC Factory that has recently been demolished in Stafford.
I have begun a new ink drawing based on one of the towers at RAF Upper Heyford. I have a new technique I want to try out on this piece which I think will work well.
I’m never bored!