Published in Leisure Painter magazine

I have two articles in the August edition of the Leisure Painter magazine out now. The first is the last in a four part series on using acrylics, this time like oils in a full demonstration. The second is how to manage your time on a family holiday and still get some painting done while you're away.

Sennen Beach Study

24 cm x 17 cm acrylic on paper

Another study from Cornwall, this time painted from a beach tent ( a great outdoor studio) on Sennen Beach. A steady wind towards the end of the painting forced me to stop as it was like painting on sandpaper and in the paint on the palette. I managed to scrape most of it off but some is there for good on the picture...lets call it texture. I painted the girl in back home from photos and drawings.

My son and daughter enjoy the outdoor studio after a surfing session

No.11 Pednandrea St.Just II

15 cm x 18 cm acrylic on paper. 

Another of the views from the back decking. I added the cow at home, as slow moving as they are they're easier to draw quickly than paint.

Cape Cornwall

24 cm x 17 cm acrylic on paper

How big do I paint outdoors? If it fits in the lid of the box I'm good to go. I spent a quiet morning painting at the Cape being serenaded by seven seals in the bay. 

Lands End

I Had a nice afternoon painting on the cliffs between Sennen Cove and Lands End. A short walk was all it took to get away from a sea spiked with the squeals of summer bathers. A precarious spot on the cliffs kept me out of view from all but two curious sightseers.

No.11 Pednandrea. St. Just, Cornwall.

10 cm x 11 cm acrylic on canvas paper.

Just back from a weeks family holiday in Cornwall where we caught the tail end of the good weather. This little study was from the balcony of our lovely getaway in St. Just looking to Cape Cornwall.

Shovel in the Shade

18 cm 15 cm oil on canvas paper.

 Another from the garden. Shovel in the shade... try saying that after a few large ones :-)