Nature

Fourth of four given as choices for a commission. This was one of the chosen paintings. Acrylic on canvas 42cms x 29 cms. SOLD

The UK has very few species of frog, this is Rana temporaria, the common frog. I had a wooden disc that I'd painted foliage on so he/she can live there. Frogs are popular in my house. Acrylic on wooden board. 60cms diam approx.

Both these species are listed as endangered on the IUCN red list. The tallest land mammal and the largest (in size) land mammal, iconic animals throughout my lifetime. It seems unimaginable that their existence is threatened by the continuing actions of humans, its truly saddening but its often mentioned that its not yet irreversible if we curtail the impact we have on nature by consciously changing our actions both individually and by pressuring our governing authorities to act quicker. Acrylic on canvas 100cms x 80cms.

Water is a bizarre substance, it does weird stuff, acts weirdly, not fully understood scientifically. It often conveys extreme beauty, it can have awesome destructive power, it is the source of all life on our planet, without it we're dead, it may ultimately lead to our end. Acrylic on canvas 50cms x 40cms (19.5 inches x 16 inches). SOLD.

Sometimes an acrylic poor needs nothing else. I love the way this conveys the energy and essence of water. Acrylic on canvas 70cms x 50cms (27.5 inches x 19.5 inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe. SOLD

Pigeons., Rock doves, they're watching us, you know that, right. Acrylic on canvas 60cms x 44cms (24 inches x 17.5 inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

Forest silhouette. Sitting quietly in the forest, you just don't know who might be watching you. Framed drawing on paper. Ink on paper 50cms x 40cms (19.5 inches x 15.5 inches) unframed. Including Birchwood frame 64cms x 54cms (25 inches x 21 inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

Commissions are harder than just doing my own thing but from doing difficult things we are able to grow. I had a battle with this one, I find that is a good thing. They were happy with it, other people liked it too. Acrylic on canvas 56cms x 56cms (22 inches x 22 inches). SOLD.

Playing with silhouettes and pastel shades. Acrylic on canvas. 60 cms x 60 cms (24 inches x 24 inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

Silhouetted forest over a marbled background. Marbling is such a fun process. The Turkish discipline of Ebru takes it to a level of fine skill, it looks easy when you watch an expert do it, it really isn't easy. But even my clumsy efforts have produced very pleasing results. Acrylic on paper, includes Birchwood frame 64cms x 54cms (25 inches x 21 inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

Dream type image of butterflies in the forest. Acrylic on canvas 60cms x 60cms (24inches x 24inches). Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

A large male chicken on an azteccy background. Don't be vulgar.... Acrylic on canvas 100cms x 70cms (39.5 inches x 27.5 inches).  Prices include postage to the UK and Europe.

More dream forest, this time in dream autumn. Acrylic on canvas. Can't remember how big they are. SOLD.

Buff tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), they're the biggest bees we have in the UK. We have 24 species of bumblebee in the UK and something like 250 species of bees generally, most of them solitary species. These ones live underground in colonies. Lovely bombebomps. I love painting insects, I get a close up view of these beasts which so often pass by hardly noticed. They're intricate, weird and beautiful, occasionally terrifying. Imagine if they were as big as us, we'd be cacking it! Acrylics on wooden board 60cms (ish) diameter. This is for my sister but can be done similarly on request. Price will depend on size and will include postage to the UK and Europe. A better picture will follow (ahem...excuse me). SOLD

Butterfly disc. Species featured are Peacock, Red Admiral, Clouded Yellow, Adonis Blue and British Swallowtail. Of the 59 species of butterfly found in the UK something like two thirds of them are under threat. I always enjoy seeing them, reminds me of summer and childhood, calms my soul. Take time to see the butterflies, take a moment with them and allow them to bring peace into your heart. Acrylic on wooden board 60 cms diam, approx. Price includes delivery to the UK and Europe.

Had a little commission. The theme was ferns and kestrels. Instead of just doing one, I did four, they took two of them. Here's the first one. I stencilled around actual ferns from my garden. Couldn't get a kestrel to stay still long enough to stencil round it, damn thing wouldn't stop moving. Acrylic on canvas 42 cms x 29 cms. Available. Price includes postage and packing to the UK and Europe.

Number two in the fern kestrel paintings. Acrylic on canvas 42 cms x 29 cms. Available. Price includes postage and packaging to the UK and Europe.

Third out of four that were given as choices for a commissioned picture. This was one of the two that were chosen. Acrylic on canvas 42 cms x 29 cms. SOLD