Red pot, warm light
This is a quick-ish painting that was approached with an Alla Prima sensibility, but actually worked on in a few short sessions where the paint dried in between. It happened that way due to time and light constraints really, although…
The China Deer
It’s been quite a while since I have attempted any of the small Alla Prima sketches that I periodically like to work on. It requires a different approach and handling to my more recent studies that have taken place over…
Fun with Little Sprats
A very quick sketch of some sprats (as they thawed after several months in the freezer). I wanted to work quickly and expressively, with larger brushes and simple mark-making that is also descriptive. I also painted this grouping, but I…
Hydrangea and Chinese Vase
With a few bits and pieces on the go, here’s a little one shot Alla Prima painting. I don’t really like it all that much overall, but there are a few areas here and there, such as the shadow under…
Sunflowers
I seem to have a bit of thing for flower painting at the moment. These were starting to wilt a little, so I laid them out in the sun for a while before painting them, and will now see how…
Freesias in a tall vase
A very painterly approach to capturing these freesias and the soft lighting that the day provided, and I wanted to keep a fresh and spontaneous feeling to the work. I couldn’t see a lot of detail or definition within the…
Stocks in the Silver Coffee Pot
It’s been a while since my last post as I was unfortunately struck down by a summer bug which has taken a few weeks to get over. I’ve slowly been getting back to normal and started back at the easel…
The Green Bottle
A new Alla Prima sketch of (what I think are) hyacinths in an old green bottle. The flowers were growing outside and are rather more sparse than the ones you buy potted for the inside. Whether they are a different…
It’s Hard Work
Here’s an Alla Prima sketch that I am in two minds about whether to keep or not. It’s kind of fun, and I like the general composition and concept (for a change), but it isn’t executed very well, and the…
