by David | Nov 3, 2019 | Inspirations
Coming down from the fells is harder on the knees than going up. This painting was inspired by the descent from Pavey Ark, which is a long walk uphill, but then the descent back to the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel kicks in and can be a real slog. But what views over the... 
by David | Aug 10, 2019 | Art Tips, Inspirations, Lake District, Nature, New Paintings, News, Work in Progress
Here’s a painting that I’ve finished twice. The first time was a few months ago, and the second time was yesterday. This often happens – a painting that looked complete several months ago doesn’t ‘settle’ well with my art sense and... 
by David | Apr 27, 2019 | Inspirations, Lancashire, Landscape, Paintings
Here’s a painting that I completed outside. I don’t usually finish a painting outside but this one combined the colours and sense of distance that I wanted to suggest, so I varnished it and call it finished. Regular viewers will also notice that it’s... 
by David | Apr 16, 2019 | Inspirations, Lancashire, Landscape, Paintings
Spring is here, it’s official! So here’s a painting that features bluebells, carpeting the woodland floor like drifting smoke. This was painted during May, in a lucky year when the hawthorn bushes were covered in white blossoms at the same time as the... 
by David | Apr 14, 2019 | Inspirations
An almost abstract winter landscape. Sometimes it feels good to let the paint drip and mix itself. In paintings like this I just ‘encourage’ the paint into the right directions. 
by David | Jan 9, 2019 | Art Tips, Inspirations, Nature, Uncategorized
In winter I’ve noticed that the colours I use become more restricted and I favour earthy colours like yellow ochre, indian red, vandyke brown. I suppose this is a reaction to the colours around us, as winter drains the landscape of colour. Grey tones can be... 