I have contributed a painting called Cherry Blossom Archway, Harrogate to the Oatlands Community Fund to raise money to send people ‘sheltering’ care packages and provide hot meals through volunteers. It measures 30cm x 30cm and I have painted in acrylic using the end of a fallen twig to dip into the paint and apply the canvas.
Every year I paint outside on the Stray, you can usually see me at the end of April with my canvases as I capture the magnificent Cherry Trees lining two pathways. I thought this painting depicting the stunning blossom is something synonymous with Harrogate and is hopefully uplifting for all to see.
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I was asked to create a special painting for the prestigious annual Berry’s Tennis Event by Martin Wicks, owner of Hazlewood Castle. This is a magnificent 12th-century castle hotel set in spectacular surroundings near York. As the Artist-in-Residence here, I have many
paintings displayed throughout the castle.
Spring presents the most amazing spectacle and in a short window early May, the Cherry Blossoms burst forth followed by the Bluebells and sometimes at the same time. I love being outside in the elements capturing these sights.
My background to painting outside stems from early childhood. No matter what the weather - I'll always try and paint outside of my studio to capture the subject matter be it animals, landscapes or as is often the case - a combination!
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