Plein Air Abstract

On the only day of sunshine this week here in Ayrshire I went outside and played with me paints plus a 30in x 30in canvas and created this...entitled " Expression On A Summers Day " ....

Ayrshire Tatties

Amongst other things I like about living north of the border is the quality of the food produce...

Ayrshire folk I am told are often referred to as " Tattie Howkers " this goes back to times when locals and Irish people came to Ayrshire to work at the time of the potato harvest...

I used to love Jersey Royals spuds like most people but over the years I'm not sure they taste as I remember them in my youth...probably something to do with ageing on my part...

So as the rain was down south for a change yesterday a visit to Dowhill Farm at Turnberry was hastely arranged...with an array of food stuff on sale and free samples I returned with some washed small tatties which were delicious...

Gone Local

" Concept Of Joy "

Acrylic On Gallery Wrapped Canvas 75cm x 75cm

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Off To Feel The Currant Bun And Riding A Virgin Again

Currently I'm onboard a virgin train in a quiet coach heading out of Glasgow bound for London...the stations are beginning to flash past...I'm off to my hometown of Eastbourne on the Sussex Coast to catch up with friends and family for a few days...Seeing the weather forecast on TV this morning makes one wonder if I'm overclothed... I'm not looking forward to lagging all my luggage on the tube during rush hour later...Still needs must...Hope you all have a great easter break...

Way Down To London Town

" Being Together "

Oil On Gallery Wrapped Canvas 50cm x 50cm

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Angus And Back

A daytrip to Glamis Castle Angus beckoned last friday as friends and family had moved to there from Ayr to live and work on the Strathmore Estate...

The dovecot looked an interesting structure...

Naturally with Forfar just a few miles down the road Forfar Bridies were bought from a local butchers and consumed...very delish...

Ready For A Squeeze

A kind person got me these on a recent trip to Canada here...I always wanted to try Tri Art acrylic paints but alas only place I could find them in the UK that sold them stopped stocking them a while ago...Even tried the listed european supplier but he wouldn't send to the UK for some reason unbeknown to me...Anyway I shall look forward to squeezing the tubes soon...

To Plein Air Or Not to Plane Ayr

A few years ago I started to get interested in Plein Air painting...As a serial procrastinator I never got round to actually doing it although I did get some gear together like a folding chair etc and arty materials to use out in the field...

After todays glorious unexpected sunshine and warmth here in Scotland I'm procrastinating again on this subject...

Only thing I'm concerned about once the basics are down on the board/canvas is that too many things are going on and constantly changing...

So with this in mind I think I shall get so far and take a snap and finish the work off in the studio...

Here's Some on my current favourite gessoed hardboard which gives a textured finished appearance I like...

Not pure plein air I agree...but close enough for me...I think...

On Its Way To A New Home

"A Moment In Time"

Oil On Gallery Wrapped Canvas 100cm x 100cm

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Had an enquiry this morning...After being seen at a recent exhibition this painting has now been personally collected and has a new home tonight...A nice end to the day...

I like Glasgow

The Duke Of Wellington with his now famous hat outside the Goma in Queen Street...always brings a smile to me face while walking to the station...more