#FridayPainting : Sunset, Harlyn, North Cornwall

Autumn leaves
Beauty's got a hold on me
Autumn leaves
Pretty as can be

You'll get by, move it on and let fate decide
And those watercoloured memories
Soft as a summer's breeze
You're as pretty as can be

Excerpt from Sand River written by Paul David Webb.

I discovered this beautiful song last week when I was painting in the studio.  Sung by Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man, it's just perfect for reflecting on a new painting...

Painting above: Sunset, Harlyn, North Cornwall from a selection of small paintings on paper.

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#FridayPainting : Freedom, Constantine Bay, Cornwall

Drive with me

Do the things you won't believe
Drive with me
Past the city and down to the sea
Crushing dreams
Leave me be
I cannot sleep

Drive with me
Past the city and down to the sea
Crushing dreams
Leave in peace
Let me be

Excerpt from 'Sea Song' by the British alternative rock band the Doves (another band I love to play when I'm painting... ).  Read more about them on their excellent blog: DovesMusicBlog

Painting above: Freedom, Constantine Bay, Cornwall

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#FridayPainting : The Magic of Polzeath

Escape the everyday along the windswept shore.
Waves breaking white, the air fresh with sea salt and spray.
Alive with the mineral scent of the rugged cliffs.
Mingling with the woody earthiness of sage.
Lively, spirited and totally joyful.

Written by one of my heroines - the wonderful British parfumeur Jo Malone

Painting above:  The Magic of Polzeath

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Paintings at Josie Eastwood Gallery

Painting above: The first day of spring, St. Micheal's Mount

Hello Friends! A note to let you know that I'm thrilled to have 4 new paintings in the Spring Exhibition at the Josie Eastwood Gallery.  Josie is celebrating her gallery's 20th anniversary, a fabulous achievement! She exhibits contemporary art, plus stunning ceramics and sculptures for the home and the garden.  The calm ambience of her gallery makes it the perfect place to enjoy the wonderful art she's collected, please take a look - www.josieeastwood.com

Family walk at Rock, Cornwall

Springtime walk, Daymer Bay, Cornwall

Beautiful morning, Padstow Bay, Cornwall 

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#FridayPainting : Springtime Walk, Daymer Bay, Cornwall

Since life moves in a straight line through time, but otherwise takes its twists and turns, its compressions and expansions, and since one moment is not the same length as another, except by the clock, I want to put fairytales right across my life.

Taken from an article written by the wonderful British author Jeanette Winterson 
Read the whole piece here - Jeanette Winterson: the books that changed my life 

Painting above: Springtime Walk, Daymer Bay, Cornwall

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#FridayPainting : Ocean Light, Crantock Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

I can see clearly now the rain is gone

I can see all obstacles in my way

Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind

It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day

It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day

Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone

All of the bad feelings have disappeared

Here is the rainbow I've been praying for

It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day

 

Look all around, there's nothing but blue skies

Look straight ahead, there's nothing but blue skies....

Excerpt from I Can See Clearly Now, written and recorded by the wonderful Johnny Nash.

Painting above: Ocean Light, Crantock Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

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Beach Painting Commissions

Beach painting commissions.... personal and unique, created especially for you...

I'm always happy to have the opportunity to paint a personal artwork. I'd love to paint your favourite beach, and include family members, dogs (always part of the family!), surfers and horse-riders.

I aim to make commissioning a unique piece of art simple and fun!  So, if you like my work, why not get in contact.  Together we can create an heirloom, that can be handed down from generation to generation.

For more information, please take a look at my Commission Paintings page on my website.

Painting above: Commission of Perranporth Beach, Cornwall

Commission of Rock, Cornwall

Commission of Polzeath, Cornwall

Commission of Polzeath Bay, Cornwall

Commission of Treyarnon Bay, Cornwall

Beach painting commission

Commission of the Camel Estuary, Cornwall

Commission of Rock, Cornwall

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#FridayPainting: Surfer Porthole

You're a cavity in my oasis,
You're a porthole in my sea,
You're a stretch of the imagination
every time you look at me.

Excerpt from
Overmodulation
by Charlotte M Liebel-Fawls

I discovered this lovely poem over on Goodreads.
You can find out more about Charlotte M Leibel-Fawls here

Painting above: Surfer Porthole

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#FridayPainting: Twilight air, north Brittany

May your love for me be
like
the scent of the evening sea

drifting in
through a quiet window

so I do not have to run
or chase or fall
... to feel you

all I have to do
is
breathe.

Poem by the wonderful Sanober Khan

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Painting above: Twilight air, north Brittany

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North Cornwall Paintings at the Hatch Gallery

At the break of day, Polzeath, Cornwall

Hello Friends! A brief note to let you know that I have 4 new paintings of North Cornwall in the Winter Exhibition at The Hatch Gallery!  Some of you may have already discovered this gorgeous gallery in the charming harbour town of Christchurch, in Dorset.  Hatch Gallery exhibits British contemporary art, stunning ceramics, handmade jewellery and sculpted driftwood furniture.  Please pop in if you can!

These original paintings are available from Hatch Gallery, you can buy Limited Edition Prints of the paintings in my online shop.

Rolling waves, Constantine Bay, Cornwall

First light, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall

 



Ocean light, Crantock Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

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#FridayPainting : Darkness Approaching, Camel Estuary, Cornwall

Sky of blackness and sorrow (a dream of life)
Sky of love, sky of tears (a dream of life)
Sky of glory and sadness (a dream of life)
Sky of mercy, sky of fear (a dream of life)
Sky of memory and shadow (a dream of life)
Your burnin' wind fills my arms tonight
Sky of longing and emptiness (a dream of life)
Sky of fullness, sky of blessed life ( a dream of life)

Excerpt from the song The Rising by Bruce Springsteen.  (I love his slower numbers... play them often when I'm painting in the studio... ).

Painting featured above:  Darkness Approaching, Camel Estuary, Cornwall from my collection of Camel Estuary Prints.

 

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