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Sun Disc inside Diocletian’s Vestibule.
Pastel study from split showing the circular dome and central sky hole of the vestibule of Diocletian’s retirement palace at Split. The sun shines through onto the warm stone and tile walls and the lantern of the cathedral tower can be seen against the deep blue sky. Conte Crayon on black paper.
Sunlit Horse’s Head.
This oil study of a horse’s head was made from a photo taken at Hadlow College stables.
Breaking Wave
Oil study from a photo at Dungeness trying to catch the moment a wave breaks and the fall of sunlight on the spay and foam. herring gull in foreground gives depth. Oil on paper.
Tower Bones
Still life view of Hadlow Castle Tower with stones from the original ruin and bones with ivy. The study celebrates the restoration of the tower, a 170ft high folly. it will be part of a Tower inspired pop up gallery exhibition in Hadlow on April 13,14, 20 & 21.
Large tower sunrise
Oil on Canvas. The decorative top of the tower of Hadlow castle painted in the morning sunlight from my top room. Part of a number of tower inspired paintings to celebrate the completion of the restoration project.
large orchid
large oil study of orchid flower, about 10 x life size. At this scale the bloom takes on an almost sexual conotation.
Yellow Field
A zig zag road in Cumbria in the rolling landscape near Coniston. I sketched the landscape when I broke down at the spot and liked the angles and colours of the view. Oil on canvas.
Reflections on Old Learning
A still life study with Cognac bottle and glass on old books. I liked the hard reflection contrast with the soft textures and rich colours of the old bindings. Oil on canvas.
Lion Gate
A pastel drawing I made at Mycenae a few years ago. I liked the huge rough cyclopean masonry and the contrasting refinement of the Lions.
Fish Skull
A cod skull found at Dungeness and drawn 2 x full size in conte pastel. I like the light and colour on the cartilage web and structure.
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