Paintings & News (My Art 'Blog')

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Learn how to capture the quiet, moody atmosphere of a winter day in the Lake District using a simple watercolour technique for low light scenes.

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Learn how to capture the quiet, moody atmosphere of a winter day in the Lake District using a simple watercolour technique for low light scenes.

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Learn how to paint the warm golden light of a California afternoon.  I share my tips on using Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Ochre to create strong contrast and long shadows....

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Learn how to paint the warm golden light of a California afternoon.  I share my tips on using Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Ochre to create strong contrast and long shadows....

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Learn how to paint a busy market scene by simplifying shapes and focusing on light. I share my tips from a recent online workshop on capturing crowds and architecture.

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Learn how to paint a busy market scene by simplifying shapes and focusing on light. I share my tips from a recent online workshop on capturing crowds and architecture.

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Capture the soft morning mist of California with this watercolor study of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge.  I share my tips for mixing natural greens and painting the June Gloom...

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Capture the soft morning mist of California with this watercolor study of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge.  I share my tips for mixing natural greens and painting the June Gloom...

Painting Old Barges on the River Thames

Painting Old Barges on the River Thames

Explore my latest watercolour painting of two old barges on the River Thames near Oxford.  I talk about the challenge of painting rust and decay while keeping the light in...

Painting Old Barges on the River Thames

Explore my latest watercolour painting of two old barges on the River Thames near Oxford.  I talk about the challenge of painting rust and decay while keeping the light in...

The Magic of a Simple Blue Boat in Crete

The Magic of a Simple Blue Boat in Crete

Discover how to balance bright colours with strong values in this watercolour study of Chania harbour.  I share tips on painting reflections and keeping backgrounds simple to make your main...

The Magic of a Simple Blue Boat in Crete

Discover how to balance bright colours with strong values in this watercolour study of Chania harbour.  I share tips on painting reflections and keeping backgrounds simple to make your main...