Autumnal day at ravenglass
I decided to paint this scene because I love the old town of Ravenglass. This again is my interpretation…but impressionist I guess. The Sky contrasts with the sandbanks at the front of the battered defence wall that protects the main street. I hope
Beacon Tarn by david jackson
This picture is loosely based on a visit to Beacon tarn near Coniston in the Lake District. I say loosely because when I was doing this picture I started to re-imagine the background. It became a seascape. The reason is that magnificent as
The sad passing of Malcolm Fryer
After a long fight with cancer, we are sad to announce that Malcolm passed away on Saturday 7th January 2023 at the age of 85. I spoke to his daughter Katie who has borne the brunt of cheerfully sitting with
Delamere house at sunset
A raging sky battles with the sun as the final rays flood out from behind Delamere House. The pond in the foreground reflects the illuminated windows. Following on from the series of sunsets I have tried to capture the intensity and turbulence. David
Brighton pier & the promenade
I visited Brighton about two weeks ago. It was a tremendously warm day with a glorious sunset. This daub depicts approximately the superb sky and frenzied hub of cars and lights. I like the energy. Carrying on the Brighton theme I have produced this
Beautiful High Dam Tarn
Whilst visiting High Dam Tarn I created these two pictures.The trees are self-evident. The sun reflected in the tarn is another. Of course, as an artist, you don’t need to completely reflect reality or physics. Whether in this case this
Sunset over Windermere towards Lakeside.
As you climb over Gummer’s How (Viking name) from Bowland Bridge, you are met with the south side of Windermere Lake snaking off north. In the distance, you see the high mountains of the West fells in distance and the
Quiz Night – Questions of Life & Death
Since making the cover art, I’ve started making inroads in the developing story. Here’s a taste of what I have come up with so far… “It was Halloween, the days were getting shorter and the sunset was a good two hours
The Hare & Hounds Inn
Andrew & Simon run the Hare & Hounds Bowland BridgeWhen I was visiting the Lakes I said to the owners I would create a murder mystery.It needed a cover
Ithaca Frikes harbour
This picture is the harbour of Frikes before you reach the better-known Kioni. I am exploring the depth of field and the perspective of the boats in the foreground. The sun is fully on the small town at midday. It is quite am