Winter Light in the Forest Poster

This painting originally hung in a Filey Bank for many years until the bank’s demise when it was returned to me. Normally I am not particularly pleased when a painting is returned but this case was a bit different and I was happy to see it. It is a perfect example of what Merice called a “Rainbow Painting”. This is simply letting colours mix together wet on wet to produce these lovely effects. Again this is one of the joys of watercolour – it does all the best bits by itself! I also used a bit of masking fluid and a sprinkle of salt. Using salt can produce some interesting textures and I am often asked “When is the right time to apply it?” The reply is “When it works “because there is no magic answer. Too early and it absorbs too much paint but too late and it has little or no effect. It’s just a case of trial and error but when it works the result can be a very natural look as in this fortuitous case. This painting fits in very well with the theme of the exhibition and I am very happy...

LIGHT.......inspires me LEGEND.......intrigues me LANDSCAPE inspires me! I have letters after my name...F.O.L....but it is not 'Fellow of..' but 'Fell Off'...a ladder! While waiting for operations on my knees I took up painting to pass the time. Like so many other people I soon became hooked and embarked on a fascinating journey to learn how to improve and develop my style..a journey that never ends...but what a trip! I took the plunge in 2003 and with the support of my lovely wife I began to paint full time. Since then I have had the good fortune to exhibit in many prestigious galleries and shows, selling paintings all over the world. I am also a Professional Associate Tutor of the Society of All Artists and...