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
Piccolino. Cross Street. Manchester
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
