View of the City from Alexandra Palace 12 x 16
View from Alexander PalaceThis view is a 15 minute walk from where I live and it is one that I will never tire of painting. Every time I visit, it looks totally different and I plan to paint it in a range of lights and weather conditions.
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…
September Sparkle Albert Bridge
This painting from Albert Bridge is 12″ x 14″ I love the way that the tie posts over this view of Cadogan pier offer the perfect opportunity for enhancing linear perspective and it helped create a sense of space in this picture. I always thought central London had something of anonymous feel to it but…
Tower Bridge from London Bridge
Painting of Tower Bridge It is the 13th of September and it was fairly warm at 8 this morning when I drove down to the Thames. I started at Blackfriars bridge but the light was not good and everything seemed rather dull so I moved onto London Bridge which was more promising. The cloud…
Tower Bridge Early Morning
Tower Bridge Early Morning 12 x 10″ This is one of several studies I have made of Tower bridge early on a Sunday morning. Momentary changes in the light conditions are very noticeable on the water as is tidal movement. I have not worked out yet why water levels can vary so substantially from one…