Street life

I just adore street scenes, I am fascinated with the colours the shapes and the atmosphere. Streets are different all over the world. I love the interaction with people and the energy. This project wi

THIS IS FROM A QUICK PHOTOGRAPH I TOOK a couple of years back whilst in Rome before teaching in Tuscany. Most of the time I will find a clean spot to sit and do a sketch but here, coming from the Tras

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an

During my recent visit to London, a sudden downpour completely transformed the energy of Piccadilly Circus. While others hurried for cover, I stood mesmerised by how the rain softened the city’s sharp

When we think about shadows in a painting, we really should be thinking about accentuating the light. After all, it is those interfaces of dark and light that create the illusion of sunlight and shado