Bethlehem 2

I'll be honest. I haven't been able to get a painting done today. I've been tied up finishing a brochure. So here's another 'Bethlehem' painting I did a while ago. It's framed in a very thick white painted frame and I think would make a very pleasing Christmas present for someone!

First snow!

Admitedly it was only for a few minutes, but we had snow today at about 2.00pm. It was SO COLD! Here's a seascape painted at dusk looking out from the main lifeguard beach at about 5.30pm

Christmas!

I know Christmas is still a couple of months away but I'm currently working on the brochure for Eastbourne Artist's Open Houses and I came across this painting I did a while ago. It's a graphic study of Bethlehem at night.

Eastbourne Pier 4

Here's another view of Eastbourne Pier. At night this time. Back in 2004 I had 2 paintings purchased by the House of Lords in the style of 1930s travel posters. One was of De La Warr Pavilion, one was Eastbourne Pier, both rendered in a hard edged 'graphic' style, This one is more atmospheric.

Near East Dean 6

This is another view towards Belle Tout from the footpath that snakes up to the top of the hill just South of East Dean village.
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Looking West

This is looking West from the same position as the last painting (though this was painted at dusk)

Top of the Hill

... so you take the path up the hill opposite the Tiger at East Dean. When you get to the top and look straight ahead you look out over the cliffs to the Channel. If you look back inland you see this.SOLD

Near East Dean 5

This is a view looking East as you take the footpath up the hill opposite the Tiger Inn. The weather is definitely changing now and getting quite cold at night. Nice and bright over the weekend though. SOLD

Pebbles 2

Another close up of a group of pebbles on Eastbourne Beach. The variety and HUGE quantity of the pebbles on the beach never ceases to amaze me. The overall colour and tone of the beach tends to be warm mid beige, but look closely and you'll see everything from black to white with all shades in between. NFS

Eastbourne Bandstand 2

Here's another study of a familiar view. Looking down at the striped deckchairs at the Bandstand. This is a commission, so not available to purchase I'm afraid!

Near East Dean 4

This is a view taken from the bridle way running south (uphill) from East Dean village. Belle Tout is on the horizon in the centre with Birling Manor over to the left. SOLD

Near East Dean 3

Well, what a beautiful weekend, particulary Sunday! Walked from East Dean village green up towards Crowlink with fantastic views along the way. This is a painting at the top of the bridle way looking towards Belle Tout and showing the wind-blown trees that are in abundance up here. SOLD

Hastings Pier

I was born in Hastings and looking at this pier is one of my earliest memories. It's a beautiful structure, sadly not in brilliant repair but very good to look at at all times of the year and in all weathers. SOLD

Cuckmere Haven 4

Here's another view of Cuckmere Haven from the road towards Eastbourne. Apparently the hill on the Seaford side of the valley was the scene of a battle some seven hundred years ago. We re-enacted the battle when I was at school back in the late sixties.

Near Birling Gap 3

Another view from the road approaching Birling Gap driving from East Dean village. The first and second Birling Gap paintings have now sold, so - here's hoping! SOLD 11.4.09

Beachy Head 3

Did some 'astral planing' today to get this view of Beachy Head lighthouse. Pretty cold up there today though even though it's been nice and sunny all day!

Beachy Head 2

Another view of Beachy Head, this time an imagined aerial view. The hedges and roads make a fascinating pattern when viewed from above and it's interesting to note that until just a few hundred years ago there was forest almost right to the waters edge. SOLD