Sofa Dwellers

Not so much to report about these drawings, other than just how great ink is, both for drawing, and making your hands/house/dog black.

Some summer colour

Felt like we could all do with some cheering up, so here's some paintings of nice bright things...I am fairly proud of the fact I've succeeded in creating a back garden of flowers which actually clash.

The last two paintings are of bright purple aubergines, and a giant tomato. I bought them at a market in Vienna because I thought they were amazing. Haven't seen aubergines like this in the UK.

Orange bricks, grey sky: summer view of Galgate

The new windows have been installed at the studio, and we're enjoying being able to see out properly. This watercolour sketch shows a view of the Silk Mill, orange bricks and standard issue slate grey summer sky. Wouldn't look nearly so authentic with a blue sky.

The other painting is a detail from the large scale acrylic I'm working on, showing Australian eucalyptus bush. The red birds are Crimson Rosellas.