I painted this on location one morning in the centre of Florence. This painting was about capturing the mood of the early morning and the effect of the light on the bridge, water and surrounding buildings. I particularly liked the rhythmic nature of the spots of light, reflections and the people, cars and lampposts on the bridge!...
Afternoon Light over the Olive Groves
I painted this on location in the hills a short walk south of Florence. I loved the mood created by the hazy light, and wanted to capture this feeling as well as the sense of distance of the olive groves and autumn trees receding into the distant hills....
Sunset with Moon, Florence
I painted this on location by the Arno in Florence. I loved the contrast between the golden coloured buildings and the cool blues and purples of the river and distant mountains. I had the added bonus of the Moon just starting to rise above the city just as the sun was about to set!...
Il Duomo di Firenze, Evening
Painted on location in Florence. I wanted to capture the grandeur of the cathedral and the beautiful golden evening light on the facade....
Early Spring, Tuscany
I painted this landscape on location a short walk south of Florence. I wanted to capture the feeling of the start of spring in Tuscany. The olive trees had just been pruned and there was the smell of wild garlic in the air as I was painting! I loved the colour harmony between the fresh greens in the foreground and the blues of the hills receding into the distance....
