New Painting

New abstract expressionist artwork for sale on my website ....

'The Words Have All Been Spoken'
24"x24" (61cm x 61cm)
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas (deep edge)

Recent Commissions

I have been a busy bee in the studio and have now dispatched these very large commissioned paintings.  They were quite a challenge due to the size and technique but I am happy with the way they turned out. 

Two New Paintings

These two new paintings are now for sale on my website.  The first is a very large abstract expressionist painting 48" x 36" and the second is a smaller abstract expressionist painting at 24" x 24".

Using Resin On Artwork

I have been experimenting with resin lately on some larger paintings.  I had a small problem with flies as they seemed to be attracted to the resin whilst it was drying but I do like the results.  It does however work out quite expensive as you need quite a lot to cover large paintings so I don't know how often I will use in the future - perhaps on some smaller pieces .....

Today's work in progress

It has taken me a while to get back into the swing after a holiday in Mevagissey, Cornwall but I started back in the studio in earnest yesterday and began three new large commissions. 

Today I have been adjusting a few works in progress as well as starting a couple of new paintings.  Here is one of them ..... it reminds me of a lovely Summer's day.

Holidays

I am going to Cornwall on holiday soon and this got me thinking about a previous holiday to Polperro a few years ago.  To get me in the mood for some sketching I created this loose and expressive painting of a view of the Blue Peter Inn on the harbour.  The sunflower painting followed - no connection to Cornwall I just had the urge to paint some sunflowers!  Both of these paintings started with a background of cadmium orange.  Painted using artists acrylic on paper.

The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Competition 2014 - Patchings Art Centre, Nottinghamshire

I was delighted to discover that the painting below has been awarded one of the Caran d'Ache/Jakar International Awards in the above painting competition.  The painting will be on display along with the other shortlisted entries in The Barn Gallery at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton, Nottinghamshire until 20th July 2014.