Hampstead Duck Pond, early November 8 x 24 inches
I painted this picture in site during the first weeks of November. Despite being a relatively dull day the Autumn colours made it rich in colour. The painting was purchased by the mother of the man sitting on the left of the picture, to be presented on Christmas Day
Early Morning View from the Academia Bridge
This painting was done from the Accademia Bridge In Venice. Probably, one of the most painted subjects in the world but something every artist has to paint at least once. The sparkle starts to come on the water around 9.30am to 10.00am and is seeing it’s first glimmers is about as near to heaven of…
Passing Caluccio’s in Hampstead
This painting of Carluccio’s in Hampstead is 12″ x 10″ and was executed in late October Although I was hoping to do this ‘contre jour’ parking was tricky and by the time I had selected to spot the sun had moved. This is one of several studies I have started in preparation for finalising…
The Admiral’s House from Fenton House
The Admiral’s House, once painted by John Constable, has a perfect viewpoint from Fenton House Gardens. The gardens at Fenton House are perfectly maintained and are rich in floral colour even at this time of the year. It always looks immaculate but I have never yet seen a gardener there.
The Stable Cafeteria at Kenwood House Hampstead
This Painting of Kenwood House is 12″ x 10″ Painted on a warm October afternoon, this subject provided a good excuse to include some nice architecture and human action albeit all at a slow pace.
Kenwood House Lake View
It is difficult to express into words how difficult it was to access this viewpoint. Officially fenced off, this barrier is nothing compared to the struggle through the overgrowth necessary to reach the lakeside view. Wildlife was abundant and sounded almost tropical. I was badly bitten on both both hands by what looked like mosquitoes…