Plein air painting 91

Plein air painting 91 (unfinished)

This view shows the B3079 going through the Bramshaw area of the New Forest, Hampshire. On the right hand side (off canvas) would be the Green Dragon pub. The sky was quite foreboding when I started this plein air landscape. Sadly after about 30mins it started to rain. I continued for another 15 mins or so but had to stop because the raindrops were settling on the oil paint to an uncontrolled amount, like little beads. Fortunately I had got the painting to a level where it is showable, even if not actually finished. When the water droplets finally disappeared, little circles/ dots are left in the paintwork.
Painted in oils on the 24 November 2022 this artwork is done on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5".

Head painting exercise - 'Blakes 7' set 01

Head painting exercise - 'Blakes 7' 01

Blakes 7, a popular television series from 1978 -81 featured a number of popular characters. This selection features top left, Roj Blake, top right, Vila Restal, bottom left, Jenna Stannis, bottom right Kerr Avon.
Each on is done in oils on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5", during summer 2023.

Plein air painting 90

Palmerston Park is one of five parks to be found in central Southampton. Looking south across the park, past Pound Tree road/ neighbouring Houndwell Park and in the very distance W Bargate road. The large trees made very pleasant shadows on the ground while the diminishing foliage blurred in with the buildings in the background.
Painted on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5" in oils during a slightly chilly but very sunny morning in November 2022.

Plein air painting 88

Converted from one of the old Victorian docks in Southampton (UK) is the development known as Ocean Village. It was started in the 1980s and continues to be developed. Pictured is a section of the Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, a 5 star hotel of recent construction. Its design, when seen from afar, looks like the stern of a luxurious ‘super-yacht’. 
Painted in late October 2022 one Saturday morning with fine light on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5" and completed in oils.

Seated woman with camera - oil painting

Painted late 2022/early 2023 this artwork features a young woman sitting outside, surrounded by plants, holding a vintage Polaroid camera. The sitter is Khairah, and describing herself in her own words..."Above all else, I love creative expression. Whether it's directing actors on set, writing poems, performing covers, or getting into the nitty-gritty of an academic essay- I am happiest when exercising my imagination."
The painting measures 33” x 23” and is done in oils on mounting board.
I thank Khairah for the opportunity to paint her.

The artwork can be seen in greater detail here.

Plein air painting 87

During late October 2022 this view of the Ornamental lake was produced one morning. The light was quite low in the sky and the island of trees was painted from the main footpath across the lake.
Painted on cardboard sized at 12" x 9.5" in oils.

Plein air painting 115 

Near to the Town Quay at Southampton (Hampshire) is St Johns Primary & Nursery School. One of the school buildings can be seen on the left. During this hot summers day blue sheets are erected in the school play ground for shade. The grass within the foreground is a part of the Town Quay Park.
On the right is the spire of St Michael's Church (grade I listed) , the foundations of which were laid in 1070, although the shire did not appear until the 15th century.
This painting was done on the 7th September 2023, in oils on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5".