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
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
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
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
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
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 →
I thought it would be good to revisit my still life series. This one was a quick study which came together very quickly. Oil on board. 7" x 7"
Oil on board. 7" x 7" Following on from my last post, I have continued with my interest of painting still life's. I have always admired some of the beautiful classical porcelain from rome and greece. Their shapes (although out of fashion at the moment) are a joy to paint and after scouring a few... Continue Reading →
This was a series of still life paintings. Size 6" x 6" Oil on board. I produced these with the help of a shadow box which a built from some old pieces of timber. It basically is a wooden box painted black. The top has a lid with a cut out rectangular hole that a... Continue Reading →
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