Living in Cambridge, I am always drawn to the view of King's College from the Backs. Although the building remain constant the light and vegetation change with the seasons and so I never paint two images alike.
Amazingly, this is the first time I have painted a sunrise and I really enjoyed painting the red sky instead of my usual dark blue. I painted the view in winter to include the silver trunks making the painting quite stark and cold, and added Autumn leaves for a bit of colour. I did leave out the choir boys walking from their school to the chapel though.
I also decided to leave out the millefleur that brings colour to my paintings - well are there many flowers on a windy day?
I paint detailed, dream-like images in oils on canvas which incorporate rich night skies and a shining moon. Stories inspired by the detail and pattern of medieval art, tapestries and my imagination. My work is very influenced by the wonderful city of Cambridge where I live.
Photographs can never do justice to my paintings as they change when the light catches the silver or copper leaf. If you would like to view my actual paintings please contact me to arrange a visit to my studio. My work can also be seen at Byard Art, 14 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, opposite King's College Chapel and at Lux Gallery, 13 Greenfield Cres, Birmingham B15 3AU.
