painting

A colour sketch of woodland near my home. I'm still not sure whether to turn this into a larger piece or not - or maybe I could switch medium and try it in watercolour?

A colour study for a larger piece. Unfortunately with the larger piece, I screwed up with the thick over thin rule and consequently, the paint cracked after a few months. Frustrated at having to start it again, but lesson learnt.

I started this oil painting in Feb 2020, and finished it in April the same year. I guess it's a tribute to Welsh beaches in winter - miles of sand, and barely anyone around.

Based on https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/05/109284/audrey-hepburn-timeless-beauty?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=pinterest_share

Bunny art

Fingerpainting on iPad

A colour sketch in preparation for a larger piece. The scene is from woodland very close to my home on a spring morning during last year's lockdown.

A colour sketch of Llyn Brianne in preparation for a much larger piece. The sketch was done in acrylic, but then I changed my mind and started the full-sized piece in oils.

My second oil painting of 2020. Hargate Forest in autumn morning light.

This was my first full-scale piece of 2020. One of my favourite locations in Wales.

My three nieces doodled all over the background of this canvas and I did the painting of Neve in the foreground. I'll get my other two nieces painted in the summer.

Based on https://twitter.com/houseofenid/status/1125536298629046273?s=21

A quick morning sketch. Acrylic on paper

Watercolour painting of Totoro.

A 4x6" colour sketch of Amroth Beach, Pembrokeshire in preparation for a much larger piece. The light that day was gorgeous, but the level of detail in the distance really could do with a larger canvas to make the most of it.

A 4x6" colour sketch of Sgwyd Gwladys in preparation for a much larger piece. Sgwyd Gwladys is a beautiful waterfall - one of many on the Neath 'Waterfall Country' walking route starting in Pontneddfechan.

A quick 4x6" colour sketch in did in preparation for a much larger painting. Llyn Y Fan Fach is one of my favourite locations in Wales.

Acrylic and charcoal on paper

Based on https://pin.it/2yhV6w2

Winter sun shines on walkers on Cefn Sidan beach, Carmarthenshire.

When I grew up, I found that most of the time I was a supporting role in this world. Then at least in my own world, I'm still me, I'm my own superhero. 

I've seen so many wonderful skies since returning to Wales. This one is dawn over the sleepy village of Llandybie.

Hail clouds rolling in over freshly ploughed fields. Acrylic 4x6".

Based on https://pin.it/sRebUKe

This little acrylic was inspired by the autumn morning skies over Penrhos. My partner and I lived with her parents for a time while we renovated our first house. I used to hang out the 3rd floor window in the mornings to take reference shots of the skies.

Mi estudio de goodbye de marcel witte, acrílico sobre papel cartón

Another tiny 4x6" acrylic. This one is of Rhossili Bay in the Gower - voted one of the top ten beaches in the world according to Trip Advisor.

I started painting with acrylics again towards the end of 2018. On 4x6" canvas wraps, they were so small, but so much fun to paint. I was pleased with this one except for the fact the magentas for the foxgloves weren't as vibrant as I hoped. The location that inspired it is Irfon Forest in Mid-Wales. I can't imagine it's a particularly touristy spot, but it's an absolute hidden gem with extensive views over the Brecon Beacons.