BARDSEA series

Since living in the Lakes and for most of that time in and around the area of the Kent Estuary - my work has been heavily influenced by the landscape of the sands and tides of Morecambe Bay. The ever changing light and flow is a constant source of inspiration that I turn to again and again - despite travels in other parts of the world

With this series I have been walking and exploring on the 'other side' of the Bay. The open sands here along the beautiful coastal road to more industrial Barrow stretch right through to Roa and Piel and other Islands of the Furness Peninsula... and more paintings will appear from explorations of these. This area tends to be flatter than the south side with the vast stretches of sand and grasses slowly lifting into dotted woodland and hamlets - unlike the rocks and cliffs of Silverdale. I wanted to capture the openess of the vast areas with the channels of water and sea cutting through - and as with other work these paintings have been built up in layers with a bold impasto style which reflects my desire to connect with the painting and the environment

These paintings are all complete with beautiful handmade and hand-painted blue-grey frames - leading the eye into the work. Signed by me on the front - and all labelled on the reverse these are ready to hang

SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE - on beautiful Somerset Velvet paper