Here is my take on a view of this famous church in the Piazza of St Michele in Lucca, Tuscany. The walled city of Lucca is built over an earlier Roman town, the remains of which are still evident in places. The city is a good place for a walk around , with its amphitheater, […]
St Swithun’s is an 11th c. church on the outskirts of Winchester. I hope this view captures some of the atmosphere of this quiet and often shady spot set amongst clear Hampshire chalk streams. Thi painting is also available as a print from my Etsy shop
A view of the Ponte Vecchio (or Old Bridge) in Florence. This is my latest (November 2017) watercolour, based on a sketch done from next to the bridge done amongst the tourist hordes, the local artists and hawkers. Surprisingly sketching here wasn’t too bad – and I tended to be ignored by most of the […]
Mousehole near Penzance, Cornwall. Well known for its scenic harbour, is a challenging place to drive around when it is busy, with its narrow twisting streets, but also good place for breakfast or a cup of tea in the cafes. A favorite of many an artist. This painting is also available from my Etsy […]
Here is another of my watercolours, this time from Lucca, Italy. This is a view of the Statue of the Madonna of Stellario which is sited at a main crossroads on the NE side of the city- a few minutes walk from its famous amphitheatre. If you are in Lucca this is worth taking the […]