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The thrill of velodrome cycling
I was commissioned to paint this velodrome sprint portrait. In this post you can discover the process and techniques I use when creating this cycling artwork and find out how I capture fast motion.

The Drone, Stained Glass Window And Marc Chagall
I would like to take you on a journey through the creation of Trinity Church in Clitheroe. This is a demonstration of the artist’s approach to a painting, the search for inspiration and the techniques used during its production.

What does the Moon really look like?
I was observing the moon in 3 different ways: 1. without my glasses,
2. wearing my contacts and
3. with my glasses on.
Every experience was different, the moon looked different every time.
Which of these 3 images is the true representation of the moon? What does the moon really look like?

Cycling Story Love Story – Love is a bike ride with you.
Having someone to understand your passion is often unique.
A girl and a boy have been seeing each other passing by every day on their usual cycling route.
Find out what happened to them and how cycling may lead to finding the One.
Art & Science


Experience Synaesthesia – Colours And Shapes Of Music
I have a rare neurological condition – synaesthesia… No, it is not a disability, it is a remarkable sensation that I consider a gift. In this post, I would like to…
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Finding happiness through art.
ArthurSchopenhauer, 19th Century German philosopher, held that human wild and powerful drive to survive and reproduce is essentially what causes suffering and pain in the world, and that the only way to escape the…
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Sketchbook Stories

Sketchbook Journey 01: Observing nature and the ways of recording observations
Sketching with watercolour pencils and using the camera on your phone to record your observations. This vlog is about myContinue reading “Sketchbook Journey 01: Observing nature and the ways of recording observations”

The Fire Queen
While searching on-line for my name, I have encountered this blog which uses my illustration I have created for theContinue reading “The Fire Queen”

What do we like about landscape painting?
Living in a beautiful countryside is a source of inspiration to many artist and many indeed find joy and passionContinue reading “What do we like about landscape painting?”


Capturing The Greatest Cycling Races
There’s no shadow of a doubt that the cycling season is a momentous occasion with many nail-biting moments. Starting with Giro d’Italia, Tour De France, La Vuelta a España and TourContinue reading “Capturing The Greatest Cycling Races”

Marcus the World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher
This is Marcus (@themarathonmarcus) He is the focus of my latest commission and he is also a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher… Who is a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher? ThoseContinue reading “Marcus the World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher”

What can be seen in perspective?
PERSPECTIVE Perspective is about how we see things in space. It can be difficult to understand at first. However, having the ability to see in perspective is the key toContinue reading “What can be seen in perspective?”

Sketchbook Stories

Beguiling Sky
What is the best way to keep vivid memories of your happy past, if not in a colourful, original piece of art?
Read about the step by step process of painting this evening sky.

Clitheroe – oil painting of the town
This is my new picture which I am currently working on. I managed to record its beginnings. In this short video see how my town is emerging from nothingness of the…
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Courtyard
I would like to share with you my latest work and show you stages of its making. December 2014/ January 2015 Inspiration: Clitheroe, the Courtyard This town is still full of…
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What a night!
“Sun set taking over King Street”, ink and enamel on canvas, 45/70 cm Original: £350 High quality giclee print on art paper: £45, unframed It kept me awake all night……
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Lancashire Street At Night
Stages of Painting Step By Step Lancashire Street At Night Stage 1 Colour Pencil Crayons Very often my inspiration comes to me from the materials I use. Recently, when tidying…
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