David and Ross’s Odyssey
This Thursday, Ross, my son, and I will set off to drive to Stavros in Ithika, a Greek island, with a car full of paintings and paraphernalia to run an exhibition. It doesn’t sound so much, but to create all
My Time In Mexico
Since the death of the top narco lord in Mexico, you cannot underestimate the challenges the country will face in the future. Around 40 million tourists visit Mexico each year. Even in popular destinations such as Cancun, Tulum and Playa del
Aututaki in the South Pacific
Oil inspired by Aututaki, Cook Islands. Years back pre covid I took a sketch book to the South Pacific. The book itself I will digress a bit on because it was sourced in Italy and was extremely well appointed. It was
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury
While exploring Avebury, I was advised to look at the West Kennet Long Barrow. It is a splendid Neolithic chambered tomb on a hill in the Fyfield Down Nature Reserve. As the sunlight flooded into the passageway, you could see the
Tzanetos cafe, Ithaca
A slight departure from the fantasy or Mesolithic stones, I had a crack at capturing this café/bar on Ithaca, which I visit each year. As I grapple with the oil paints, you can see that the scene has a few influences.