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Blessed with another beautiful January day, I remembered my camera and sketch book this time on my return to Northcott Mouth. Early morning January at Northcott. Don had a day off, so came to and got the gas fire going....

The weather has a profound effect on how most people feel. January is usually the month of being shut indoors with the fire roaring, while the wind blows and the grey skies are here all day. The past few days...

With thoughts of making the New Year resolutions, my head is full of fresh ideas for paintings. With the festive season now done, I can focus on the future and my mind is very much on a solo exhibition (my...

I have written about the brilliance of gorse before. It really is the emblem of Cornwall, as it seems to be in flower all year around. The leaves were late falling this year, and now that the hedgerows are bare,...

My painting has been put on hold for the holiday period, as my studio is also my eldest sons bedroom when he is home. It has been a good opportunity to review work and ideas and have a sort out...

There are no photographs to accompany this post. Sorry! – but for me there is a reason. The next time you are travelling along a cornish lane or indeed any country lane in winter, look for the colour and the...