During my last trip to Cornwall I managed to get a little En Plein Air painting done at Godrevy
Cornwall Road Trip
I’ve just returned from an 8 day road trip along the Cornish north coast visiting some new and old favourite locations. With sunny days and big waves I had plenty of subject matter for me to paint, sketch and photograph, much of which I hope to share over the coming weeks.
Treyarnon Cove
New Print Release
It’s been a busy and productive start to the year with a second studio move and 3 new large Seascapes completed. These new works, Elation, Mirth and Luscious Blue are all available as limited edition prints. With these paintings completed I’ll shortly be making my first field trip to Cornwall to gather some new reference and material for a new series of paintings.
Elation ,oil on canvas 32x48inchs
New Vertical Seascape
To start the New Year of in my new Studio I gave myself a little challenge, I wanted to try and capture all the energy and movement of a big wave rolling in with a foreground of fizzing foam, for this a choose my first vertical composition. I’m very pleased with the results. This painting will be exclusively available via my website and limited edition prints will soon be available.
oil on canvas 30x40 inches. Available
Studio Move
My first day in my new studio in Seaview got of to a great start with the sale of Watergate Surf.
Current Work in Progress
Decembers work in progress is a large wave painting 36x48 inch oil on canvas depicting the beach break at Porthcurno. Now known as project insanity due to the very complex nature of the subject. I’ll keep pushing on and develop myself as an artist.
Work in Progress oil on canvas 36x48inches
Watergate Surf and Spray
My latest work in progress Watergate Surf and Spray, oil on Panel 8.5x15inches. sold whilst still on the easel.
Compton Sparkle oil on panel 12x18inches
I’m so pleased to share my latest commission Compton Sparkle. I really enjoyed painting all those little sparkles.
Compton Sparkle oil on panel 12x18inches
Coming Soon Oil on canvas 30x40inches
A quick update on what is currently on the Easel. Bloom oil on canvas 30x40 inches, I am really enjoying this one, playing with the colours and all the creamy foam.
Bloom will be available through my website very soon.
New print Release Watergate Surf
My latest print release Watergate Surf just back from the printers.
Just finished
Completed today this small wave painting 8.5x15. I do like these small wave paintings, I love just how much impact you can have on such a small scale.
oil on panel 8.5x15inches
Just competed
The Great Schooner Race
In 2016 I was lucky to witness the Great Schooner race at the Palm Super Yacht Cup. That year 7 of the worlds greatest classic schooners came together for a great show of sail. Ive depicted the 3 Herreshoff designed schooners Eleanora, Elena and Mariette on the final downwind leg.
The painting required a lot of planning as was based on my sketches and notes taken at the time and numerous reference photos. I am very pleased with the result.
Eleanora ,Elena and Mariette the Herreshoff trio at the Great Schooner Race Palma 2016.
oil on canvas 40x60inch
Testimonial page
I’d like to thank those clients that have very kindly sent me testimonials and photos of their paintings hung proudly in their new homes. I’ve been over whelmed by the kind words that they have written about me.
Puritan in its new home.
New Photo Gallery
After going through my latest shoot I decided I wanted to share more of my favourite reference images with you so I’ve created a Photo gallery where I will be showcasing my most striking photo reference for you all to enjoy.
Joy
Cornwall Field Trip
With the surf forecasted to be big and perfect for last Friday and a good possibility of some sunshine I decided on a quick trip down to Cornwall complete with my own 5 star accommodation to get some new reference material and I was not to be disappointed. Conditions where perfect and I got so many new ideas for new work. I cannot wait to get started.
Royal Society of Marine Artists
Today I took advantage of a trip to London visit to a client to drop in the annual exhibition of the “Royal Society of Marine Artists” at the Mall Galleries
shipping day
All set for the courier to collect complete with handle. My shipping crate manufacturer has done a great job here.
Shipping Day
A recent commission all packed up and ready to go. All my commissions are painted on the finest Belgium Linen and shipped in purpose built crates guaranteeing the art work arrives in perfect condition at the clients ready to hang
Cornwall Wave Shoots
With the end of the summer holidays and the end of the boating season I’m now planning my autumn Cornwall wave shoots. I’ll also be taking some candid shots of me out and about as I immerse myself in the subject. Ive a new gopro so I can really get up close and personal with the waves.
Godrevy Lighthouse
Ill certainly be making a stop here again, hoping for some nice big waves.
Studio shot September 4th
A quick peep into whats happening in the studio at the moment with a larger Watergate bay wave on the easel and a smaller Porthtowan wave on the smaller easel
on the easel