Our time here as suddenly come to an end. Days governed by endless beach walks, and the mesmerising movement of the sea outside the window. With the arrival of the storm front, the water of the huge seas is dark and threatening. Gone are the gentle turquoise blue swells. The wild weather an opportunity to indulge in the heady aromas of citrus, cloves, red
Thrilled that portrait of Peter ‘Come-Along’ received an Honorable Mention at the 2018 London International Creative Awards, the Professional Painting Category. This to go with its Special Merit Award for Outstanding Art from the 2019 Figurative Art Competition. Surfers, dolphins, paddlers, sup’s, runners, fisherman, walkers, families and dogs. The beach on a glorious day. The fishing fleet moving in at sunset. For my painting of
Phosphorusene dancing on the waves. The lights of the fishing fleet mesmerising. A beach of soft white sand. Border Collie mayhem. Sea water, far too cold to swim, and even the occasional foot immersion, chills. Montagu, the sheep, who walks on the beach at sunset, incongruous. My bum stiff from walking on the beach, which is a few steps from the front of the
'Surfers in the sky' Oil on canvas 60cmx90vm Delicate, quick strokes, ethereal, sensitive. My painting for the Sanlam Portrait submission. An emotional journey. The estuary is still, a reflecting pond for the lights of the town as evening settles into the mist that promises another warm autumn day. A last glass of Shiraz rescued, while the dishwasher hums. The collection of empty wine bottles consigned to the