Somewhere on the Devon CoastExcitement and trepidation. The coastline fades behind you, and with each passing mile, both solitude and self discovery deepen. Its just you, the boat, and the infinite horizon and the open sea stretches in every direction. 33cm x 40cm image size approx. Disused navigational charts (in this case charting water off Prawle Point, South Devon) are used to illuminate the sky.

Initially Hand drawn & using different textures and colours to produce an image inspired by the desire to swim with these curious and fascinating water creatures

you could buy the wee mindin' as a gift to yourself

The ethereal hues of the early morning sky through the tangle of blossoming flowers evoke a sense of renewal and beauty awakening

Snack tin for swimmers - why is it the water makes us so hungry

The sky adorned with shades of deep

a palette of blues evolves that is deeply  reminiscent of the 'Western Isles'

and to feel free and invigorated

the Netherlands had a strong fishing industry with abundant access to natural oyster beds along the North Sea coast

teasels and Riverbank Irises

Beautifully and stylishly framed in simple wooden white tray frames

evoking a sense of wonder and tranquility

elusive line often obscured by the natural elements