I got the idea for this pastel painting from some of the sunsets and evening skies that I had seen both in photographs and on my various trips to Anglesey – one of my favourite places. I wanted to
Port Arthur
Pastel and Pastel pencil on ClaireFonteyne PastelMat image size 15" x 9" The original reference picture for this painting was taken in Tasmania by my friend Kevin Warburton. When I saw Kevin's
Evening Rhoscolyn
This is a view looking out across the small bay, one of my favourite places to visit. Rhoscolyn is situated near Trearddur bay on Holy Island in Anglesey. Many thanks to Sophie Glanville at Rhoscolyn
Sunset Rhyl Beach
Pastel and Pastel Pencil on ClaireFonteyne Pastel Mat 13.5" x 9" The original photo for this scene was taken by Lynne Jones from Colony of Ants Web Design, I fell in love with it straight away and
The Storm
This picture is based on the bad storm we had on the North Wales coast winter of 2013/2014, it's a bit of a change from my animal portraits. I used a bit of artistic license for the waves; I used some
Sunset Norfolk Broads
This picture is inspired by a photo I found while scanning old holiday snaps. I have forgotten the location, but have been informed that it is probably Oulton Broad. Pastel and Pastel pencil on
Sunset Le Havre
This is another picture inspired by an old photo I found. The photo was taken after a wonderful French camping holiday in Normandy circa 1990; we were on the ferry just leaving Le Havre for a night
After the Storm
Based on the lighthouse at Talacre Beach, Point of Ayre, North Wales. The title says it all; nature has washed everything clean, although I have given the poor old lighthouse an imaginary coat of
Sunset Talacre Beach
When all the crowds have gone home and hopefully taken all their litter with them, this is a wonderful spot to just sit and watch the sun go down and the tide roll out. Ah peace! Pastel on