Ideas & Inspiration

Red underpainting landscape painting

The Hidden Power and Magic of Underpainting

Underpainting is a stage of painting that often goes unnoticed because it occurs beneath the final image. However, it plays a critical role in setting the stage - creating depth,...

The Hidden Power and Magic of Underpainting

Underpainting is a stage of painting that often goes unnoticed because it occurs beneath the final image. However, it plays a critical role in setting the stage - creating depth,...

textured acrylic painting mauve abstract landscape

Adventures in textureland

And now for something completely different - texture!

Adventures in textureland

And now for something completely different - texture!

Large colourful abstract art original acrylic painting on canvas

'Wintergarden' abstracts

The winter has been filled with abundant energy and inspiration. The bright colors, whimsical brushstrokes and the soft and creamy texture of oil paint has helped me get through the long...

'Wintergarden' abstracts

The winter has been filled with abundant energy and inspiration. The bright colors, whimsical brushstrokes and the soft and creamy texture of oil paint has helped me get through the long...

close up of brightly colored oil paints mixed on a paint palette

The magic of a winter garden

Through the winter, when the landscape is covered in a blanket of snow, I have been drawn to the vibrant colors of a winter garden. The contrasts between fragile beauty...

The magic of a winter garden

Through the winter, when the landscape is covered in a blanket of snow, I have been drawn to the vibrant colors of a winter garden. The contrasts between fragile beauty...

art inspiration ideas for sky paintings of night sky

Where do I get my ideas for painting?

One of the most frequently asked questions is "where do you get your ideas?" The answer is not sure - nowhere in particular but also ... everywhere. 

Where do I get my ideas for painting?

One of the most frequently asked questions is "where do you get your ideas?" The answer is not sure - nowhere in particular but also ... everywhere. 

paintings of sky and abstract landscapes original painting for sale

Imagined Landscapes & Sky Paintings

A preview of my annual big sale of little paintings. These small paintings capture big skies and beautiful views. They're a great entry point to the start of an art collection,...

Imagined Landscapes & Sky Paintings

A preview of my annual big sale of little paintings. These small paintings capture big skies and beautiful views. They're a great entry point to the start of an art collection,...