I was struggling for narrative for this painting. So I wondered what Google AI would make of it? Here's the response. "This is a still life oil painting by Rosario De Mattos, a Uruguayan painter. The painting features a white pitcher with a blue rim holding two white roses, and a piece of cheese wrapped in... Continue Reading →
Sometimes spending hours on a painting can create an overworked and sterile image. As I say to my students "adding detail will not make your painting better or more convincing" The most important things to achieve are to create accurate values, colour and edge handling. As you can see there is little detail in this... Continue Reading →
I recently spent a lovely day in Liverpool just exploring the amazing views and taking photos. St. Johns Gardens is just behind St Georges Hall and is a small memorial park. Very quiet and peaceful away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. I really love these reflective spaces, especially within the confines... Continue Reading →
• SOLD I have not posted for some time due to my computer malfunctioning and my teaching obligations. However, I am pleased to report that everything is now operational again. This situation has also provided me with the opportunity to reconsider certain aspects of my paintings and the subjects I choose. It has largely involved... Continue Reading →
Sometimes spending hours on a painting can create an overworked and sterile image. As I say to my students, "adding detail will not make your painting better or more convincing." The most important things to achieve are to create accurate values. It's also crucial to focus on colour and edge handling. For me this was... Continue Reading →
This was a lovely commission that I have recently finished. I don't usually take on commissions as the expectation from the client often differs from that of the Artist. However the client supplied a really great photo from which I decided to add a few extras including the 2 figures and dog, plus a bit... Continue Reading →
I've not posted in a while due to various teaching projects and commission's. But thoughtI'd share this, my latest painting of the Art gallery steps. I managed to capture this during a brief break in the dull grey weather and found this ray of sunshine illuminating the gallery steps. I particularly like the staggered effect... Continue Reading →
This is a more tonal approach at painting the view from my bedroom window. I tried to capture the mood of this wet, misty and wintery night in January. I can't wait for Spring! Oil on board. 12 inches x 16 inches. SOLD
This view must have been painted hundreds of times. Two iconic buildings in one. I tried to capture the mood of this blustery and wintery day. Just a typical day in Manchester. Oil on board. 12 inches x 12 inchesIf your interested in owning the original. Please contact me. FOR SALE
Continuing my 'balmy summer evening' series. Here is my latest painting featuring the Red Willow in Macclesfield. Yet again, another twilight image. The photo hasn't really picked out some of the more subtle tones in this piece. But even so, I think it captures the atmosphere of a summers evening in Macc. Could not resist... Continue Reading →
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