I completed a new oil painting today which I’ve called ‘Camp Road’. It depicts an area I drive through on a regular basis, which is the most scenic part of my journey. Just before Christmas last year I was on this route when I was struck by how atmospheric the area looked in the mist and so I stopped to take a look. I find the road can symbolise a journey, an experience; an entrance or an exit. It felt significant in a way that I can’t put into words and so I made a painting to try and capture how I saw it. I’m pleased with how it turned out and plan to make more on the theme. You can find the new work in the ‘Quiet Roads’ section of this website.
Hidden
I’ve just completed a new oil painting which I’ve called ‘Hidden’. This one is inspired by a walk on Cannock Chase near the end of last year. I found an area that was supposed to be out of bounds but couldn’t resist ducking under the gap in the fence to see what lay beyond. I came to an area with a steep drop and below I could see the land stretching out draped in a mist. It was an inspiring view and I wanted to respond to it.
i’ve been enjoying working in oil paint again and can see myself working with it as much as acrylics. I have a couple of new projects planned now which will see me returning to the dereliction theme. But even this theme is all about nature - you can’t get away from it!
You can view ‘Hidden’ in the Natural Landscapes’ section of my website.