Almost Spring, 2021

"Almost Spring" was inspired by several elements that came together on a road trip to Shere, Surrey. For example, the bend in the road, the blackthorn hedge just coming into bloom below an expansive moody sky, or the fields being prepared for planting enclosed by the rusty old gate. Detail and realism are critical aspects of my overall style. I want to engage the viewers by pulling them into the scene; and to do this, the painting exaggerates the perspective towards the observer. This work is about the joy of seeing and appreciating where we live; even what may be perceived as mundane can be striking. 

 Exhibited at 2021 Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition