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First of ‘23
Winter sun I started this oil painting at the end of 2022 but have only just managed to finish it. The third in a trilogy of sunset scenes along the River Eden, this piece measures 60 cm x 60 cm so is considerably larger than my usual output. The sun is just vanishing behind the…
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The Cormorant Tree
Phalacrocorax carbo carbo At this time of year, I often see large groups of Cormorants who come further up river during the winter months. Their preferred gathering point is this pair of trees that stand at a bend in the river. Described by the Scottish Wildlife Trust as ‘generally sociable birds that nest in colonies,…
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Just off the easel
Winter sunset This large (60cm x 60cm) oil on canvas, depicts a section of the River Eden as the sun starts to go down. The river valley is often shrouded in a low lying mist during the autumn and winter months, a phenomenon that has featured in a number of my recent paintings and sketches.…
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Work in progress
Something of an experiment in terms of presenting my work; this short video illustrates progress on my latest painting of the River Eden at sunset. Mist is a regular weather feature in this area at this time of year, hanging low over the valley as the sun sets. Still a bit of work to be…
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