Landscape Paintings

In my landscape paintings I try to capture an impression of the places I enjoy. Rather than a literal recreation, I have found a loose, but recognisable, interpretation of the scene, a limited palette and spontaneity create a feeling of movement and bring the most satisfying results.

Gallery 2007 includes samples of my more traditional and literal style. The more recent 2008 galleries are more satisfying. The landscapes I return to are the castles of the Northumbrian coast, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Lindisfarne. Recently I have started to work on landscapes closer to home, in the Peak District. The third gallery is inspired by a trip to Austria. The fourth gallery is work inspired by the music of Martyn Bennett.