Monthly Archives: July 2014

Winter walk, Burry Holmes, Gower

Posted on July 7, 2014 by pobbles2000

Oil painting finished today. 12 x10 inches on canvas board. Burry Holmes is an island off the west end of the magnificent Rhossili beach, accessible only at low tide. There are the remains of an iron age fort and medieval … Continue reading →

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Paintings from Provence

Posted on July 1, 2014 by pobbles2000

A few of the many small oil sketches I made during my week in Provence. A good discipline for me working outside in sometimes difficult conditions – hot sunshine, changing shadows, strong gusts of wind (le Mistral) and even occasional downpours … Continue reading →

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En plein air, Provence

Posted on July 1, 2014 by pobbles2000

A happy bunch of fellow painters on my recent trip to Provence for a plein air workshop with Julian Merrow-Smith (pictured centre). More photographs and pictures of work produced can be found on Julian’s website: shiftinglight.com under ‘blog’ and ‘galleries’. A … Continue reading →

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