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 →
Alberts Schloss. Peter Street. Manchester
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
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 →
Bridgewater – Midland
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
Mount Street – Manchester
Another quick study. This time a view from behind Central Library looking towards the Midland. I loved the effect of the warm light on the cloisters. Don't we all.Oil on board. 9 x 9 inches. • SOLD
George Street – China Town
This was just a quick study of the view looking down George Street through China Town to the City Tower.I really enjoyed trying to capture the rich colours of the winter sun. Some additional work needed but it's more or less finished.Oil on board. 9 x 9 inches. • SOLD
Rainy Day in Manchester
Up until now I've tried to resist that typical scene of Manchester painted in the rain. But it seems they go together like Cheese and Tomato. However, I've tried to paint that fine rain that gets you very wet. If you've ever experienced Manchester in the summer… you'll know what I mean.Its the view from... Continue Reading →
Night time in Manchester
This is my first attempt at painting Manchester at night. Its the view just as the twilight has faded leaving the glow of the street lights and illuminated shop windows. You can see the Midland direct left and the view down towards Deansgate. Oil on Board. 50.5 x 22 cms If you interested in owning... Continue Reading →
Deansgate
I can't resist an awning. They seem to feature in a number of my paintings! This is the intersection of Deansgate/Quay Street with Kendal's just poking through in the distance.Oil on Board 40 x 30cms • SOLD
Hopperesque
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 →
