Trees go to Northern Ireland

05 February 2019



A little warmer today. Well, less cold. But very damp. Managed a couple of quick sketches before the rain started.

Some sunshine at last

03 February 2019



For the first time in weeks, it's warm enough to sit in the sunshine to draw.

Cuckmere Valley

View of the Cuckmere Valley from High and Over, looking towards Windover Hill.


Acrylic on paper, with elements of collage. 60 x 50cm.

Back at the allotments

02 February 2019


Back at the allotments. Temperatures around freezing. Plenty of snow and ice still on the ground. Too cold to stay out for long.

Snow turns to rain

01 February 2019


A little snow on the ground this morning, soon cleared by the heavy rain that's been falling since lunchtime.

Narcissi

Trees reject renegotiation

29 January 2019


Cold and wet today. Painting through the car windscreen. Limited palette of french ultramarine, yellow ochre and burn sienna. 

Trees no longer know they want

28 January 2019



Desperately cold, in spite of the bright sunshine and blue sky. Neither ink nor paint dries properly at these temperatures.

Two women on horseback ride past, and wave, "Thank you very much!". Not sure what I did, so just say, "You're welcome".