. The countryside around Lustleigh in Devon is very picturesque with the dramatic hills of Exmoor, woodlands, fields and drovers roads much of it contained by ancient stone walls. Also referred to as ridgeways many drovers’ roads were ancient routes of unknown age, some dating back to medieval times. These hidden byways or droveways were a route for droving livestock on foot fromContinue reading “Lustleigh”
Category Archives: Landscapes
River
This tranquil scene is a view across the River Thames from my window. The water with the colours and the trees reflected in it always fascinate me. The River Thames is 215 miles long, and is split into two sections, tidal and non-tidal. The tidal part, which is affected by the North Sea’s tides, runs forContinue reading “River”
River
This tranquil scene is a view across the River Thames from my window. The water with the colours and the trees reflected in it always fascinate me. The River Thames is 215 miles long, and is split into two sections, tidal and non-tidal. The tidal part, which is affected by the North Sea’s tides, runs forContinue reading “River”
Bristol
This larger picture is 30 x 24 painted in Acrylics on board was a challenge. It was commissioned by granddaughter Charlotte who lives in Bristol as I did too. I wanted to capture the iconic Brunel Suspension Bridge and the quirky colourful houses and hills in the Howells area of the City. It even hasContinue reading “Bristol”
Autumn on the river
This scene is painted on canvas in Acrylics size approx. 14 x 17. The river is a constant source of inspiration as a painter whatever the season. However orange and yellow are 2 colours that excite me and bring me joy. I loved trying to capture the drama of the autumnal colours reflected in theContinue reading “Autumn on the river”
Sunrise
The River Thames never fails to provide me with inspiration for my paintings. There’s something magical about watching the beginning of a new day, up early with the birds singing and seeing the sun peek above the horizon and the skies fill with rich colours. You’ll want to be facing east, the direction that theContinue reading “Sunrise”
Sunrise
The River Thames never fails to provide me with inspiration for my paintings. There’s something magical about watching the beginning of a new day, up early with the birds singing and seeing the sun peek above the horizon and the skies fill with rich colours. You’ll want to be facing east, the direction that theContinue reading “Sunrise”
Lustleigh
Originally born and bred in Somerset I have many dear friends who live further on down the West Country into Devon. Martin lives in a beautiful remote house in the village of Lustleigh high up in the Exmoor Hills. With traditional thatched cottages surrounded by handsome countryside it is an artist’s delight. In whatever seasonContinue reading “Lustleigh”