2000 year old Ithaca olive tree
With the thought of the terrible fires burning on Rhodes, one is drawn to the terrible cost born by the natural world. This 2000-year-old olive tree on Ithaca has survived everything the climate has thrown at it. With this ‘warming’
Simla station-Himalayas India
This atmospheric picture gives something of the atmosphere of this hill town..previous summer home of the Raj..1860-1947. The town and its famous toy railway nestle at close to 8000 feet. The diesel electrics ply their service on the 94 km track
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