This is my my first painting of 2023. It is a view looking down Portland Street towards Oxford Road. The picture was taken during the late afternoon when the late Winter light was low in the sky, creating a haze of sunshine. The Beetham tower standing tall and engulfed in a yellow glow.Oil on board.... Continue Reading →
This is my 4th painting for the Winter Show.George St. in China Town. A view celebrating the Chinese New Year.It will be available at the De Lacey Winter show on Sat 26th Nov 2022. Plus, I will have 4 new pieces on show. Come on down and meet all the artist's. Oil on board. 14"... Continue Reading →
I took this image from a raised vantage point overlooking St.Peter's Square with a lovely view of the Gallery Steps. It effectively gave me a view of 3 paintings in one. I loved painting this with long winter shadows.It will available at the De Lacey Winter show on Sat 26th Nov 2022. Plus, I will... Continue Reading →
I've always wanted to paint Piccadilly station with it's hustle and bustle during a peak period. So I finally got to interpret it. It reminded me so much of those commutes home in the 90's and of the lovely feeling of the late sun pouring through the arched windows. I loved painting the long shadows... Continue Reading →
This is the view of the entrance to the Albert Hall on Peter St. (next to Albert Schloss). This building seems virtually hidden but if you go inside it is an amazing space. It was built originally as a Methodist hall in 1908 by the architect William James Morley. It's now a concert hall which... Continue Reading →
Here is a more recent and contemporary painting. She's called 'Scooter girl' and I captured her racing down Deansgate (outside Kendalls) Just loved the graceful and serene expression on her face as she whizzed by. Somehow I managed to snap her. • SOLD
With the summer fast approaching I've decided to create some cafe/restaurant scenes of Manchester. Its not very often that we get to sit outside in Manchester but when we get the chance it's glorious. I can sit all day and people watch, it is so rich visually with lots of colour and interesting scenes of... Continue Reading →
This is my latest painting of the famous Alberts Schloss bar on Peter Street in Manchester. Its unmissable with its striking blue and white awnings. I've wanted to paint this for a while... but it seemed too camp (Ooh matron) with it's garish awnings x 3. However I decided to reduce to it 1 with... Continue Reading →
The Palace Theatre. Manchester.Just delivered this (my latest painting) to the De Lacey gallery.It's my view of the theatre just as the light is beginning to fade and the lights of the canopy are illuminating the passers by.Oil on board. 16" x 12"I'm hoping to produce some limited edition giclee prints of this one with... Continue Reading →
A view from St.Peters Sq. looking towards the Bridgewater Hall and Midland Hotel.I really enjoyed trying to capture the rich colours of the fading light and the emerging tram under the spotlightOil on board. 12 x 12 inches. • SOLD
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