Another view of the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford

September 18, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Another view of the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford. A bit of fun really – and trying to work a few things out. Apparently the Oxford Bridge of Sighs differs from its more famous cousin in Venice in that the original was for criminals perhaps making a final crossing, whereas the Oxford version […]

The Blackwells Art & Poster Shop window display – September 2018

September 10, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

From time to time I do a picture of the window displays at the Blackwells Art & Poster Shop on Broad Street in Oxford. This is the latest. Maybe one day i might do a painting of the whole shop!

The Old Marina Railway Station, Alicante

September 8, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This is a study of one of the buildings of the Old Marina Railway Station in Alicante, Spain. I spent about an hour drawing this early on a workaday morning – enlivened by fireworks and music from a local festival of the Virgen del Socorro.

A view from Magdalen Bridge in Oxford

August 24, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Here is a take on the view of the punts and Magdalen College, looking back from the Magdalen Bridge. Still the odd punter today but noticeably quieter – you can feel the seasons changing again as Oxford has a lull while the students are away, This painting is also available to buy from my […]

The view from Black Jack Street, Cirencester

August 3, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This is a street scene from Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Its the view from next to the art shop on Black Jack Street, looking towards St. John’s Church.

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