Plein air painting 64

Onslow road, Southampton is shown in this plein air painting, done on a hot afternoon in August 2022. The terrace houses to the left are on Rockstone lane, the small road linked to the main one. The road itself is at a downward angle as it runs in to Bevois Valley. Dominating the view is the Sikh Temple, a Victorian building converted for such use in 1970.

Painted on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5", with oil paint.

Plein air painting 63

A further view set on Southampton common, Hampshire, UK. This part of the common shows one of the main routes through the area leading to Hill lane. The Victorian building is part of the gate keepers cottage and has been painted before. This landscape painting was created one afternoon in August 2022 to the fascination of local school children. It is done on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5", and done in oils.

7" x 5" studies - Leaves

A group of small (7" x5") oil paintings of leaves, painted alla prima. Painted during summer 2022.

still life painting 11

Still life painting of a vintage 16mm ELF film projector. Painted in Nov 2022 on cardboard cut to 12" x 9.5", and done in oils, alla prima.

Paint out day at Fawley oil refinery.

On the 20th April 2023 I was in the New forest painting with some friends. We went to a part of the New Forest, Hampshire to paint the Fawley oil refinery from a distance of approximately 4km. The numerous chimney stacks dominate the skyline view from this distance. Our painting position was very close to the 'Royal Oak' pub, near to the junction of Rollestone Rd meeting Beaulieu Rd.
The day was dry and sunny but the wind very strong with even the heavy portable easel almost tipping over. The painting was done in under 2 hours.

Head painting exercise - The Vikings 01

A collection of characters from the early seasons of the popular series, 'The Vikings' as seen on Prime. The characters are Ragnar Lothbrok, Lagertha, Floki and Athelstan.
Painted during summer 2022 in oils on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5" alla prima.

 

Plein air painting 62

French street, Southampton is home to a number of interesting old buildings. The street leads from the city to the waterside and is found in the "old town" area of the city, mainly dating from the medieval era. In this landscape plein air painting the road is shown running down in the direction of the water side, to what is still used as part of the port. The ferry terminal is in the distance. On the right hand side can be seen the "Medieval merchants house", a structure dating from the 13th Century, and one that is very distinctive not only for its timber beam work but also for the hanging barrel situated on the front of the property. It was built for use by wine merchants and has a number of storage cellars, and a target for invasion by the French in 1337.In later years it stored wool and then became split into separate dwellings and eventually falling in to disrepair until saved for the nation.

The oil painting measures 12" x 9.5" and is done on mounting board.

Plein air painting 61

The civic centre in Southampton is featured in this plein air painting, done early one Sunday morning in late August. Shown is the south facing side of this grade II listed building, built between 1929- 39. It was designed by Ernest Berry Webber. The road in front is Civic Center Rd. 
Painted in oils on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5".

Plein air painting 60

A very early morning view in late August, from the city of Southampton, UK, shows an area known as Bevois Valley. Here the viewer is on the mount looking down the valley. In the far distance can be seen the city, outside of the valley. The suburb of Portswood would be behind the viewer a short distance away. The area apparently gains its name from a folk lore hero called Bevis of Hampton and his giant companion Ascapart.

Painted on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5" in oils.

still life painting 09

 

A modern metal tap and sink with a collection of plastic bottles containing various soaps.
Oil on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5".. November 2022 in alla prima.