marine artist, marine artists, Marine Art including, Royal Navy, HMS Victory, Nelson, Trafalgar, HMS Tenacity, Merchant Navy, Merchant shipping, tall ships, racing yachts, pilot cutters, Westcountry ketches, schooners
Working Boats at Claydon Top LockInverary

Working Boats at Claydon Top Lock

Pastel 15” X 22” In Private Collection

Whilst on a narrow boat holiday on the North Oxford Canal I was surprised to see a pair of working narrow boats still carrying cargoes. They made a beautiful picture at Claydon Top Lock in the evening sunshine with the mist rising from the water!

Rouen
Steps, Crete

Rouen

Watercolour 11” X 16” In Private Collection

I am always surprised by how much of the old architecture has survived in France and find difficulty in choosing fro such a wealth of subject matter. This was the scene that particularly caught my eye in a visit ten years ago.

Steps, Crete

Pastel 11” X 15” In Private Collection

As someone who has spent his painting life trying to capture the subtle light and atmosphere of Britain I take great delight in painting the light of the Mediterranean where the colours are so vibrant.