Brrr!

As predicted, it's become very cold in Eastbourne today, though no snow actually. This is based on some pictures I took in the snow storms earlier in the year. It's actually been very very cold, very wet and very windy today.

Beachy Head 4

Another view of Beachy Head from the air. Less cold here in Sussex today but it's predicted to get colder again at the weekend!

Crowlink 2

Here's a view from the car park at Crowlink near Friston Church, just before the cattle grid and looking West. SOLD

Firework Night 2

This is another painting of the Firework Night festivities in East Dean on Friday 7th November. There seem to be many more fireworks than usual this year. I wonder why that is? SOLD

Firework Night

Went to East Dean firework display on November 7th. This is based on some photos I took on the night. SOLD

Near Lewes 2

Travelled to Brigton and Lewes yesterday. Nice and bright and the downs looked beautiful.This is a view near the Cuilfail tunnel in Lewes. SOLD

Eastbourne Seafront

This will be a familiar scene to Eastbournians. There are many exotic plants on the seafront, particularly between Terminus Road and the Wish Tower. This has turned out to be a 'Vettrianoesque' study of a palm. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing! SOLD

Eastbourne Pier 6

Another night view of the pier. It's a shame that the pier seems to be running into slight disrepair and I hope it doesn't go the way of the West pier in Brighton. It's such a beautiful structure and gives wonderful views of Eastbourne, east and west.

Beachy Head 3

Here's another view of Beachy Head from above. Occasionally the sea around here takes on an almost Carribean feel with rich turquoise over the white chalk rocks.

Downland at dusk

I usually paint early in the morning but today I made this painting at dusk. I haven't painted the Sussex downland for a while now but plan to do a lot more as winter sets in. NFS (commissioned)

Snowy Pier

Another image of Eastbourne Pier, this time almost hidden in heavy snow (based on a photo taken last winter). I love watching the effect of snow on both the natural and built environment. Of couse, in a painting like this I get both!

Marina

This is a marina scene painted as part of a commissioned collection of 36. Each painting has to feature one of the company's corporate colours - grey, orange, purple, mid blue and mid green. NFS

Eastbourne Pier 5

Another familiar view seen from the beach just west of Eastbourne Pier. You may have seen the flocks of birds flying in strict formation around the pier. Thousands of them have made their home amongst the metal girders under the wooden walkway and you only tend to see them emerge when they are disturbed by fireworks! SOLD

Eastbourne Bandstand

The bandstand was built in the mid thirties I believe and I've always loved it. Every Boxing Day for the past 25 years or so I've gone along with my family to join the hundreds of people who congregate around midday, dance a bit, have some mulled wine and watch the swimming club take their traditional dip. In the seventies we used to watch Miss Eastbourne competition here in the summer! SOLD

'twixt East Dean and Eastbourne

A solitary van on the brow of the hill between Eastbourne and East Dean. I used to paint a lot of automotive material and exhibited at several prestigious car shows - Goodwood Revival and The Antwerp Classic Salon. Have a look at some on my main website.

www.sutherlandbeatson.com/automotive-paintings

A Brand New Day!

No Sussex painting today, but here's a quick collage to celebrate the election of Barack Obama. What a day! There's something about the promise of a good national leader that I just love. I don't think the impact of todays' events can be overstated. Over and above the election of someone from a minority group in a country like America, an intelligent, charismatic individual has been chosen to help at a time when the world needs true leadership. Hurrah!

Imagined snowscene

Here's a painting based on an imagined snow scene, possibly Venice. More Sussex paintings coming later this week. Thanks to all who came along to the Open Studio at the weekend.