Figures in the landscape

I have spent over 20 years depicting the beach and rainy cityscapes and the human element looms large in most of them. It adds life and meaning to an otherwise sterile scene. I have seen many perfect

You will learn To build confidence in adding details to your paintings An array of ideas and inspiration for drawing and painting figures How to work from photographs When I lead a session on drawing

I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il

I have always enjoyed painting street scenes and would mimic some of my favourite artists who painted this subject matter. I’d see how they dealt with figures, the play of light, busy traffic or if ev

I chose to paint this scene from the Cob Harbour at Lyme Regis because it captures a quiet, reflective moment that’s an alternative to the bustle of the town. We often holiday in Devon, and Lyme Regis

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