September in Cambridge belongs to the ordinary people who live and work there. The students do not arrive until October and most of the visitors have left.
This is the time the Cambridge News and Cambridge Building Society organise the annual 'Bridge the Gap Walk', a five mile charity walk through the historic grounds of some of the central Colleges. Money raised goes to the Arthur Rank Hospice and other good causes.
This painting is of the Waterbeach Brass Band who travel every year from their village 6 miles to the north of Cambridge to play at Emmanuel College. Never content to paint people where I see them I have transported them to St Peter's Church, a pretty little building next to Kettles Yard ...... the band have just finished their packed lunches and taken the dog for a walk before playing their beautiful music again. Can you hear their music?
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.
I also take part in Cambridge Open Studios every July where you can visit me in my home studios and 'have a go' at gilding.
