Pretty strands of oilseed rape and campion swaying in the breeze nera the River Ure during summer whilst birds flutter overhead.
Harebell and scabius, Old Glebe Field, Wensleydale
Old Glebe Field framed by a harebell on one side and scabius on the other, with a profusion of wild flowers. This was painted in situ and has a heavy…
Scabius with Butterfly, Old Glebe Field, wensleydale.
A beautiful Painted Lady landed delicately upon a purple scabius and I was determined to catch this ephemeral moment.
Meadow Flowers with Penhill, Wensleydale
This was painted in situ on a cloudy summer's late afternoon during and following a shower.
It depicts meadow cranesbill and cow parsley set against Penhill.
Harebells, Penhill, Wensleydale.
A clump of gorgeous Harebells painted in situ on a breezy summer's day. A lively image painted brushes and palette knives.
The Harebells are set against the majestic backdrop of…
Hawthorn with Ravenscar in May
I painted these beautiful hawthorn boughs on a May day from the cliffs near Robin Hoods Bay looking towards Ravenscar.
Wild Flowers with Ravenscar from Robin Hoods Bay
I painted this beautiful tangle of wild flowers which include buttercups and campion in situ looking towards Ravenscar
Autumnal Tree, Nidderdale.
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Mist & Gorse, Port Mulgrave
Painted on a brisk May day with mist shrouding the headland whilst a single seagull soars overhead.
Breezy Scabious, Swaledale.
Painted in situ, Meadow Scabious ruffled by the breeze on hazy summer's afternoon in Upper Swaledale.
Late Summer, (Penhill with Rosebay Willowherb)
I could not resist capturing the cloud hitting the edge of Penhill and the slight breeze ruffling the strands of Willowherb in the foreground.
Clifftop Vetch, Robin Hood's Bay.
I found these beautiful strands of Purple Vetch on a clifftop on an idyllic summer's day in August
Red Clover and Oxeye Daisies, Old Glebe Field, Wensleydale
Painted in situ Oxyeye Daises
Ladyhill with Jugs of Holly, Wensleydale
Two jugs of holly with the dramatic snowy backdrop of Ladyhill under a leaden sky. Painted with Knives and brushes with heavy impasto.
Holly, Semerwater, Raydale
A wintery painting.
Lake Semerwater with the remains of snowfall delineating the patterns of characteristic stone walls, and boughs of holly in the foreground.
Where Flora Walked in Swaledale
Inspired by my Daughter Flora's walk in Swaledale near Marrick, this painting depicts strands of purple heather set against the lovely moorland of Upper Swaledale.
Impressionistically rendered with clouds scudding…
Thistles near Carperby, Wensleydale
Some beautiful Thistles gone to seed in Autumn set against a characteristic Dales stone wall and the backdrop of Wensleydale.
Jar of Spring Flowers, Lower Swaledale.
Painted in late Spring, a little jar of Wild Stitchwort, Campion and Forget-Me-Nots set against the lovely landscape of Lower Swaledale. There is a quite heavy impasto on this one!
Bell Flowers, Swaledale
Two beautiful statuesque spires of Wild Bell Flowers (these look very much like Lillies) merging into the hazy backdrop of Swaledale near Low Row.
Melancholy Thistles towards Aysgarth, Wensleydale
Beautiful purple drooping thistles against the backdrop of Penhill, painted in situ on a hazy late summer's afternoon.
Early Autumnal Hedgerow near Preston-Under-Scar, Wensleydale
Painted using palette knives, brushes and fingers on a an early autumn day in September.
It depicts a tangle of hedgerow wild flowers including thistles and brambles set against the…
Pink Campion and the River Ure, Near Wensley.
This was painted on a windy day in summer, the campions on the riverbank being ruffled in a strong breeze.
Carline Thistles with Addlebrough, Wensleydale.
I thought that these Carline Thistles were like creamy Sunflowers and could not resist them!
Sunburst over Swaledale.
Painted quickly in situ in late summer with palette knife and fingers just before sunset. Beautiful rays bursting through the clouds shimmering over Swaledale and the wild flowers in the…
Caught in the breeze
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A Small Jar of Wild Flowers with Addlebrough, Wensleydale.
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Gnome's Hatstand, Ladyhill, Wensleydale
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Wild Anjelica with Roseberry Topping
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Rosebay Willowherb, Ladyhill, Wensleydale
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River Ure with Snowdrops near Wensley, Wensleydale.
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Oxeye Daisies with Polly Peacham's Tower, Old Glebe Field, Near Wensley.
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Ragwort near Cray
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Hay Meadow, Swaledale
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Seed Heads in Winter, Semerwater, Raydale.
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Ravenscar with Dandelions, Robin Hood's Bay
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'Dusk', Robin Hood's Bay from Stoupe Brow.
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River Ure with Dame's Violet and Campion, Wensleydale.
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Breezy Daffodils with Penhill from Old Glebe Field, Wensleydale.
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Betwixt Bishopdale and Wharfedale, Wind After Rain.
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After A Long Winter, Penhill with Pussy Willow, Wensleydale
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Setting Sun Over Thistledown, Wensleydale.
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Meadow Cranesbill with Semerwater, Raydale.
Very impressionistic impastoed clump of beautiful Meadow Cranesbill against a dry stone wall in late summer with Lake Semerwater visible in the distance