The Distant Falcon
The “Distant Falcon”, is the same windmill – De Valk – as in my previous Leiden painting.
Month: March 2015
The Falcon
I visited the city of Leiden in the Netherlands in the autumn of 2013, and on arriving, I looked out of my hotel room window, and the first thing I saw was this tall windmill poking out above the trees…
How to Find Painting Reference Photos Without Breaking the Law
I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m out and about, especially when travelling abroad or in the countryside, I’ve always got one eye on my surroundings, looking for potential scenes to photograph for use as painting reference…
Kingfisher
A friend of mine, Rick, posts beautiful photos of Kingfishers on his Instagram feed. Seeing all those colourful birds inspired me to try and capture that beauty in a painting.
Giraffe
I love giraffes. They’re so gangly and yet graceful at the same time. On a visit to South Africa in 2013, we stayed in a reserve where giraffes and zebras walked freely among the guest lodges…
Own an Original
Due to popular demand, I’ve made some of my paintings available to buy. Bid now to grab one at a bargain price.
What it means to be a ‘self-taught’ artist
What does it mean to be a ‘self-taught’ artist? Can you really teach yourself to draw and paint?