This is not the most glamorous of paintings that I have produced lately. It is a Manchester scene, but one that perhaps you don't recognise. It's located in a small back street named Rowendale St. (opposite Deansgate locks)It appealed to me for it's homage to Edward Hopper who painted many scenes of isolation, emptiness and... Continue Reading →
This is a much looser and painterly interpretation of St. Peters Sq. looking towards The Midland Hotel. A very quick painting indeed!Oil on Board 9" x 9" • SOLD
This is round two of my painting of St. Peters Square in Manchester. My first attempt inspired me to go bigger and zoom in a little as I felt there was some unfinished business with regard to the tram and a more sympathetic crop.Oil on board 44cm x 23cm • SOLD
Continuing my look at iconic buildings of Manchester. Here is my view of St. Peters square with a view of the outgoing tram. I love doing paintings where a small shaft of light pics out a detail. (in this case the tram) The violet of the sky helped punch out the intense yellow and the... Continue Reading →
Following on with the theme of iconic Manchester buildings. Here is my first attempt at painting the Midland Hotel. This must be the most painted building in Manchester. The more you observe it through the day the more it changes and delivers such amazing views. Apparently it was one of Hitlers favourite buildings and instructed... Continue Reading →
Here is my first attempt at painting some iconic buildings in Manchester. The Palace Theatre in Manchester. It is the view of Oxford road looking towards Central Library with the reference picture taken at dusk! My favourite time for capturing mood and atmosphere. I really enjoyed painting the surrounding buildings. Oil on Board. Dimensions c.... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite haunts in Macclesfield. This was my view of Cafe Nero from across the square. A real mixture of strong midday light and shadow.I'd really like to paint the view from inside the cafe looking out over the square. Homage to Gordon Radford and his views of cafe's abroad. Oil on linen... Continue Reading →
This is again a painting from my 2018 summer series. I really don't want to try and start painting sunset pictures... However I couldn't resist this. Tried to avoid the black silhouette and incorporate what our eyes actually see. I think maybe for me it represents a balmy night in a proper summer. From a... Continue Reading →
I thought I'd post these two new studies as they relate to my last post and the theme of railway stations and 'places I remember'. I wanted to capture these at dusk. I wonder how many of you have stared vacantly at these during your commute?
Finally finished in a cold studio! Size 60cm x 60 cm oil on Canvas
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