A landscape of a scene that evokes memories always adds a personal touch to any home. I am inspired to paint landscapes in oils and pastels of my favourite places, which include scenes of the British countryside, Welsh seascapes, the mountains and lakes of the Savoy area of France and the Cote d’Azur around Antibes. I enjoy creating plein-air studies of my trips to Italy, Spain and other inspiring places. However, I am always happy to produce a painting of a favourite scene to order from high quality photos.
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Hautecombe Abbey, Savoie
Pastel painting of this wild and mystical Cistercian abbey on the Lac du Bourget in France.
Pastel on pastelmat board, 42 x 55 cm, 2019
La Savoyarde
The mountain in the distance is a famous landmark of the Savoie region of France. It is known as the Savoyarde as it resembles the traditional local headdress worn by Savoy women.
Pastel on pastelmat board, 30 x 40 cm, 2019
La Dent du Chat
View of a landmark in the Savoy area of France using panpastel and soft pastels.
Pastel on pastelmat board, 30 x 40 cm, 2019
View from Onex
View towards the Granier mountain in the Savoy area of France, which shows the Belledonne mountains in the distance.
Pastel on pastelmat board, 40 x 60 cm, 2019
Lobster Rocks
Seascape painted on the island of Anglesey, looking out towards the Irish Sea. Currently on show at Oriel Ger y Fenai.
Oil on canvas board, 46 x 38 cm, 2019
Remparts, Antibes
The remparts of Antibes have been painted by many great painters so I couldn’t resist trying my own version,
Oil on canvas board, 50 x 50 cm, 2019
Rhosneigr sunset
A sunset is quite a tricky thing to paint as it can quickly become too ‘sugary’ but this area is known for its dramatic sunsets, so I really felt inspired to try it.
Pastel on pastelmat board, 30 x 40 cm, 2019. Private Collection
Terrace Antibes
Painted in watercolour and then gessoed and painted with pastels, including Panpastels.
Hahnemuhle pastel paper 130gm, 40 x 56 cm, 2019
The River Varon, Route des Catons, France
Painted from a photo reference during lockdown. This was my usual jogging destination so had to just paint it instead.
Oil on aluminium panel, 80 x 60cm, 2020
Le Port des Olivettes
Painted en plein air from the Cap d’Antibes. This charming little bay full of local fishing boats that dazzle in the sunlight is a painter’s paradise
Watercolour and pastel on Hahnemuhle pastel paper, 40 x 40cm, 2019
Chemin du Tour du Cap d’Antibes
View from the Cap d’Antibes towards the isles de Lerins. Oil sketch showing some of the Fauve influence creeping in. Must be the south of France that does that to you!
Oil on oil aluminium panel, 80 x 80 cm, 2019
Towards the Headland, Rhosneigr
I used a selection of Michael Harding blues and greys that particularly lend themselves to the subject. Currently on show at Oriel Ger y Fenai.
Oil on canvas board, 30 x 30 cm, 2019