I've not posted for a while. Time has been spent updating my website and re-assessing my direction as an artist. That said, I have managed to create Scooter boy. They seem to be everywhere in Manchester. This view is looking down Whitworth Street West towards Oxford Road. Oil on board. 16" x 12"If your interested... Continue Reading →
It is really great, as an artist to get a bit of recognition, now and again. So I was so pleased to be featured in this Aprils issue of Cheshire Living Magazine with a three page article on my Manchester paintings. Hopefully you can read the article. It certainly boosted my website traffic and I... Continue Reading →
Another view looking down Portland Street, except looking east towards Piccadilly. There is a very mixed opinion on these 1960's concrete buildings of whom many see these as a most modern carbuncle of architectural design. That said, they have been an iconic view of Manchester for a few decades now and slowly becoming an intrinsic... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
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 →
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