On the Edge of a Rapeseed Field, Hailey

On the Edge of a Rapeseed Field, HaileyAn original en plein air painting of a field of rapeseed in full bloom, near Hailey in Oxfordshire. The bright yellow of the canola is visible from miles away as you explore the area, and they are a quintessential part of the Cotswolds in April and May. Unframed size 45 (H) x 60cm (W) x 5cm (D) (approx 18 x 24 x 2 inches). Framed Size 54 (H) x 69 (W) x 5cm (D) (approx 21 x 27 x 2 inches). Additional information: This original artwork was painted on

An en plein air painting of the Rocca Maggiore in Assisi

I was inspired to capture the beautiful evening light against the form of the Duomo (the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)

I loved the aspect of the manor house in the distance

and the atmospheric perspective of St Mary's Church in the distance

An original en plein air gouache painting of the view towards Thirlmere from the Pike o' Stickle

Unframed size - 30 cm (H) x 60 cm (W) x 5 cm (D) / (approx 12 x 24 inches)

A plein air painting of winter tyre tracks across a field in Ducklington

The impressive 8-tonne machine made in 1929 by Wallis & Steevens was in excellent condition and continuously blowing out steam for me as I painted it on location

An original oil painting of a slight bend in the flowing River Windrush

Painted in late autumn

The yellow and red fallen apples added a wonderful touch of colour to the view of the green grass

An original en plein air painting of an old oak in the Cotswolds