Category Archives: Awards & Prizes
Oxford Art Prize
I was in Oxford in June taking part in the Oxford Art Prize – an en plein air competition, where I prepared two works. The exhibition is now on and continues to 13 September at the O3 Gallery and Oxford … Continue reading
St John’s College from Trinity Street, Cambridge
I was delighted to learn earlier this month that my painting of Trinity Street, Cambridge had won a Winsor & Newton Award. When I chose the viewpoint for this work, I was partly drawn to the architectural majesty of St John’s College with its castellated Tudor Great Gate, contrasting … Continue reading
Magdalen Bridge, Oxford
The first time I visited Oxford, I came into the city across the Magdalen Bridge. It felt like a very significant conduit leading into another world, with the Magdalen Tower beckoning from just beyond. My attention, when I was composing … Continue reading
Newark Paintings at Thoresby and Harley
I haven’t written for a while as I’ve been so busy painting, putting on an open studio and sending work to galleries. As Christmas approaches, I wanted to put down something about the pieces I’ve been working on during the … Continue reading