Lost in a Dark Wood
About this workThis image reminded me of John Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress', hence the title.
Recently I got lost in a strange wood with a dog. I thought the dog would lead me home. No chance! The dog was just as lost as I was.
Walking the Dog - Rounding the Corner
Walking the Dog - Into the light
Walking the Dog - focus of attention
Walking the Dog -Round the Bend
Southwold Beach
About this workI spent all afternoon painting on the beach. Just as it was getting cold and I was thinking of packing up, I did this painting in a hurry. It is the best of the lot!
Tea and Scones
About this workI like this image, as it's quite stylish and the breakfast looks tempting.
Fast Asleep
About this workShe is so quiet and unassuming, but she rules the roost over two large dogs. Here she looks so compact and self contained.
Evening on Plymouth Hoe
About this workWalking the dog in the fading light. A bit cold a bit spooky. Looking forward to getting in the warm.
Lady in a Hat
About this workThe model always has inspired props which make the image more fun.
Rear View
About this workI am very pleased with this study. It was a leap forward for me in terms of figurative work.
Fishing
About this workAnother image of boys messing about.
Islands in the Stream
About this workTwo of my friends were standing in the stream near Jack's Lake in Handley Wood near my home. The light was in my eyes so I couldn't see them clearly.
Coming and Going
About this workI adapted an image I saw in a newspaper. It made me think of people rushing to an fro in the underground, you can never be sure who is with whom, and what, if anything, is going on between them.
Coming and Going in Colour
The Wood for the Trees
Kitesurfers on a Suffolk Beach
About this workI spent a fruitful afternoon sketching and painting the surfers - wind, energy, daring and grace with a few near misses for unsuspecting swimmers.
Hydrangeas
I am not a Vase of Flowers
About this workI decided I don't want to produce pretty pictures. I also realise I am not a pretty picture. I put the two ideas together.
Banana Tree
About this workThis is a banana tree in Annabel's Turkish garden. We didn't eat the bananas as they weren't yet ripe.
Poppies
About this workThe combination of colours and the difference between the sky and the grass is calming and satisfying.