Holywell Bay, Cornwall, Watercolour 15" x 11"

Painting Holywell Bay Sand Dunes to Cubert Common

Tulum, Mexico, watercolour 15" x 11"

The Mayan ruins at Tulum

Santa Barbara, watercolor 15" x 11"

On this particular day, the light was soft and slightly hazy, giving the distant hills a beautiful blue-grey wash. I wanted to capture that sense of calm and space, so I kept my brushwork loose and let the watercolour do what it does best—suggesting rather than spelling out every detail. The reflections in the water and the little group of ducks added just enough interest in the foreground, drawing the viewer’s eye into the scene.

I find that painting plein air like this really sharpens my observation skills. You have to work quickly, making decisions about composition and colour on the spot. It’s a challenge, but also incredibly rewarding.

Sand Dunes to Kelsey Head, Cornwall #2, watercolour 15" x 11"

Holywell Bay, Cornwall, watercolour 15" x 11"

The dunes at Holywell Bay, looking North

Friday 18th April - please join me for my online workshop at 8pm UK time.  Over 2 hours we will paint these sand dunes at Holywell Bay in Cornwall'

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Track through the Sand Dunes, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, watercolour 15" x 11"

Bath, UK, Watercolour 15" x 11"

My painting from yesterday's public workshop and the village of West Littleton.

Teignmouth, Devon, Watercolour 15" x 11"

Weston, Somerset, Watercolour 15" x 11"

The beach at Weston.