The footbridge to Arlington Row, Bibury

January 9, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Arlington Row is a well known picturesque view in the Cotswold village of Bibury. In the summer it can be busy – with coach loads of tourists and interesting parking – but still worth a visit, for the clear water stream, the views, a walk or even an occasional kingfisher and maybe to try a […]

A pedal-boat on the River Cherwell at Oxford

December 29, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This is one of my watercolour landscapes – here a view of pedal-boaters on the River Cherwell in Oxford. This is the view from just outside the Botanic Garden – with the Tower of Magdalen College in the background. This landscape is available as either an A4 or A3 sized print from my Etsy shop

A view of the Church of St Michele in Foro and the Piazza St Michele in Lucca, Tuscany

December 26, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

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 Church at Headbourne Worthy, near Winchester

December 23, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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 Garsington Cottage

December 21, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Garsington is a village on the eastern fringes of Oxford. The village has achurch with views to the south and towards Oxford and Cowley to the west. Part of Garsington’s charm is the contrast between the old historic core of the village and the modern city outskirts, which to me accentuates the feeling of history […]