I managed to finish the study I began on ‘Windy Wednesday’ at Braunton Marshes. As you can see, I placed another cow into the composition. I would have done this at the time but the wind had been really unhelpful, so I made it up, later on by moving the oil paint around until looked right. That is the good thing about working oils. Edges and forms can be added or subtracted to, and once you’re happy that you’re on the right track, the paint can be fattened up. Sometimes I would this in a sketch book, moving from one sketch to the next, improving on each drawing as I go. #oilpainting #art #artist #artwork #landscapepainter

I’ve been out and about painting views of spring. Here’s a few and a number of close ups The pictures of the sheep are 14”x 11” and the bluebells are smaller, at 12”x 8” . This is a favourite size for my outdoor work as the ratio of the two sides, 2:3, is easily enlarged, in the studio, to 16”x 24” and 20”x 30” . #art #artist #artwork #oilpainter #landscapeart

Some of you may remember that I took part in the @strada.easel January challenge earlier this year. Since then I have gone through all of those paintings. Some, I’ve left alone, as they seemed ok. Others, I’ve tweaked. One or two had to be repaired and some just looked a bit iffy. A couple I could not bring myself to do anything to. Now, I’m putting these paintings onto my website. If you’re interested follow the link in my instagram bio and have visual walk around my revamped website. I’ve even posted the dodgy paintings, (which are not for sale) just so everyone can see the 31 paintings Happy viewing Also if you’re interested in offers and early viewings of my work join the email list that’s on the site (I don’t bombard you with tons of sales emails, just a few each year) #art #artist #artwork #landscapepaintings #oilpainting

Topsham is a great painting venue. I went there yesterday with 2 friends, @dawnjordanart and @dbirdseyart and painted 2 pieces in the sunshine 🌞 In the afternoon we tackled a view of the sparkly water, boats and really interesting sky. For the mornings work, I set up at my spot and got underway, but changed my mind when a couple turned up and sat the waterside. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I just had to have a go at painting them. #art #artwork #artist #landscapepaintings #oilpainter