Plein air painting 77

On the outskirts of Southampton and heading towards Eastleigh is Mansbridge Reservoir, a tucked away location that apparently is neglected by the council. Locals instead spend the time keeping this small lake clear of rubbish and keep the vegetation in order. It appeared to be popular with dog owners as they walked around its circumference. While painting I heard a tremendous crash that sounded like a small bomb going off. Apparently, according to locals passing, a large tree had just collapsed and fell to the ground!

Painted in early October 2022 on primed cardboard cut to 12" x 9.5", using oils.

 Head painting exercise - 'The Vikings' 03

A further selection of portrait paintings featuring various characters from the 'Vikings' TV series. Each on is painted in oils on cardboard, sized at 12" x 9.5". They were done between late 2022 and early 2023. The characters are Queen Kwenthrith, King Ecbert,  Aethelwulf,  Bjorn Lothbrok.

Plein air painting 75

This railway crossing, named as Mount Pleasant crossing, is to be found at Northam, Southampton. It is of brick/ steel construction and dates from 1894. It was built by the LSWR and other local rail structures use the same visual clues, in particular the lattice metal work. Unfortunately the bridge is in quite a poor looking condition with rusting paintwork and plants growing out of the brickwork. This is the UKs busiest level crossing and has four tracks running through it. 
Painted one early Sunday morning in early October 2022 on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5", and done in oils.