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This Grumpy Fish is on a wall at San Trovaso in Venice.  I enjoyed the strange perspective effects of the tiny figures on the other side of the canal behind the wall with the giant graffiti fish.

 

Exhibited in the Back to the Drawing Board exhibition at North Hertfordshire

Museum, October 2022 - January 2023

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Grumpy Fish

Vernazza

A stunning view of Vernazza, Cinque Terre region of Italy. The reward for completing the challenging mountain path from Monterosso del Mare. 

 

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The dramatic grey sky against the sunlit buildings inspired this Lockdown painting. Sitting alone at the side of the road in 2021 to make preparatory drawings the watercolour emerged the following year.

Exhibited in the Back to the Drawing Board exhibition at North Hertfordshire Museum, October 2022-January 2023. 

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Pizza,Salon, Nightingale Road

A contemporary view of window reflections, signs and suburban architecture from a lively part of Hitchin town known locally as 'Takeaway Corner' .  This piece is sold framed. For framing options and shipping costs please get in touch.

 

Exhibited in the Back to the Drawing Board exhibition at North Hertfordshire Museum October 2022 - January 2021.

Kebab, Pizza, Chicken

The English bluebell wood is unique. Here, at Wain Wood, Preston near Hitchin, the bluebells are in full bloom contrasting with the sprouting leaves on the ancient, twisted trees.
 

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Bluebell Wood,Preston

An early morning view of the magnificent church of Santa Maria della Salute at the entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice.

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Santa Maria della Salute

A watery winter landscape at Oughton Head, Hitchin.

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Wintry Landscape

The long panorama of one of Hitchin's most beautiful streets inspired this Lockdown painting. Sitting alone at the side of the road in 2021 to make preparatory drawings the watercolour emerged later that summer. Exhibited in the Back to the Drawing Board exhibition at North Hertfordshire Museum, October 2022-January 2023. 

 

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Bancroft Promenade

Sicilian Rooftops

A classic view of Sicilian rooftops.

 

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This unusual view contrasts the architectural detail in the foreground with the tiny figures far behind but composed as it they are miniature people walking along the wall. I love the way real perspective can play tricks!  Exhibited in the Back to the Drawing Board exhibition at North Hertfordshire Museum, October 2022 January 2023. 

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Roman Holiday

Through to the Light, Vernazza 2.JPG

Here are some of the colourful buildings lining the alleys and streets of Vernazza on a bright afternoon.

 

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Alley Way , Vernazza

Any time is time for an Aperol Spritz. Here, under the yellow umbrellas in the piazza at Vernazza, Italy.This painting was exhibited at the Fabriano in Aquarello 2024, in Bologna Italy

 

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Vernazza, Aperol Break

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