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23 December 2016 In Art

On show: The Quay at Newton Ferrers

The Quay at Newton Ferrers is another of my paintings on show at the Gallery Project in Noss Mayo until 23 December. TODAY!

Last chance to visit the Project Gallery, Noss Mayo in 2016

The gallery closes today so it’s your last chance to view my paintings there for a while.

Sadly, the Yealm hotel is also closed but the water’s edge and the mornings with their craft make a lovely scene. Masses of different craft appear to be at odds with one another.

What is the building in the picture?

I believe it to be a converted lifeboat station. It is clearly of sturdy construction.

Is it a good place to moor up?

I have moored here in the past but with great care, as the tide is very strong – not one you can swim against.

What was the attraction? Why did I paint this scene?

Simple! It’s beautiful. And romantic.

Nature’s greens meet at water level as the trees leave constantly move to kiss the water’s ripples.

Where is The Gallery Project, in Noss Mayo?

The Gallery Project is in The Revelstoke Room, next to the Village Hall

Post code: PL8 1EN

Tel: 01752 873150

Open now, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 5pm, until 23 December.

19 December 2016 In Art

On show: Newton Ferrers from Noss Mayo

Newton Ferrers from Noss Mayo is another of my paintings on show at the Gallery Project in Noss Mayo until 23 December.

You’ve not yet visited the Gallery Project in Noss Mayo?

This light, contemporary space provides the perfect setting to showcase art and craft from South Devon. It’s well worth a visit!

Maxine, who runs the Gallery Project has several of my originals on the show, all depicting scenes of these two locations: Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.

What’s so special about Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo?

At low tide, there are causeways to help pedestrians cross the water between the two villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.
In addition, the three pubs are ideally sited from an artist’s point of view.

In this painting, I was positioned by Point Cottage only a few paces from the Ship Inn and the sun shone for as long as I needed it.

Where is The Gallery Project, in Noss Mayo?

The Gallery Project is in The Revelstoke Room, next to the Village Hall.

Post code: PL8 1EN

Tel: 01752 873150

Open now, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 5pm, until 23 December.

12 December 2016 In Art

On show: The Great Mewstone

As mentioned in a previous blog post, Maxine, who runs the Gallery Project at Noss Mayo has several of my originals on show at the moment. One of those is today’s featured painting with The Great Mewstone rising out of the sea while tide, wind, and currents scar the sea surface with competing patterns. It is hard to take in the distant shores of Cornwall.

What’s my connection with The Mewstone?

Not a pleasant one, unfortunately! On my first visit to the Yealm with two sailing chums, I was persuaded to accompany them to the Mewstone by boat. I thought we were going to moor up and explore … but no, they wanted to dive and try out their harpoons and needed me to stay on board while we were anchored for safety purposes.

As I hadn’t come along with a wetsuit and they had, I agreed. About 40 minutes later, they returned with their harpoons but no fish or lobster to be seen. However, I had changed colour! I had discovered seasickness. It took several pints for me to find my ‘land legs’!

Where can you see this painting?

The Great Mewstone is on display at The Gallery Project, in Noss Mayo. This light, contemporary space provides the perfect setting to showcase art and craft from South Devon and is open now, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 5pm, until 23 December.

Where is The Gallery Project, in Noss Mayo?

The Gallery Project is in The Revelstoke Room, next to the Village Hall.

Post code: PL8 1EN

Tel: 01752 873150