'The Witches' Cauldron' is the aptly named title of my painting this month just in time for Halloween. I managed to get away to Wales with my family this half-term holiday and I found a circular walk amongst the holiday cottage information which we decided to do on one of the days it wasn't actually raining! Although the cliff edge did get a little bit close for comfort at times it was well worth it, as the Pembrokeshire coastal scenery was stunning, we followed the winding c

Because of one thing and another it feels like an eternity since I last did a painting, I have finally been able to quite literally dust off my paints and create again, it was heaven and I have missed it. Hence this months painting which I've aptly titled 'Heaven on Earth', it is based on a photograph I took on an early December morning dog walk along Shanklin beach, Isle of Wight last year. I was attracted to paint this picture as I loved the way the sun's rays were poking o

I have done a couple of quick watercolour paintings this month inspired by my morning dog walks along Shanklin seafront. It's not that I'm trying to rush things but more a case of fitting in some painting where I can, and more a case of not having as much patience as I used to, not only that but I seem to lose the momentum with bigger paintings and find it difficult sometimes to pick up where I left off, plus I don't really know where this month has gone again! I felt quite

A quick digital abstract piece this month created in Artrage, inspired by the sky, hopefully fingers crossed I can get back to some real painting in September. #sky #sea #artrage #isleofwight #isleofwightartist

My painting this month was inspired by one of my favourite places and a true hidden gem on the Isle of Wight, Steephill Cove in Ventnor. I found this painting quite a challenge and I'm still not sure if I am fully satisfied with the outcome now but I'm not going to fiddle any more! Scroll down to see behind the scenes progression photos. #steephillcove #ventnor #seascape #sea #coastalart #isleofwight #watermixableoils #isleofwightartist #isleofwightart #bestkeptsecrets #hidde