Moments of Tranquillity

Some of the paintings show my renewed love of the Suffolk countryside with its charm and understated beauty. I have been drawn back to the rivers where I once loved to sail, along with the alluring, and for me, mesmerising east coast mud. I am fascinated, challenged, and delighted by the play of light, the reflections, shadows, and intricate subtle patterns which entice me to take a deeper look.

To some extent my paintings are a diary, a reminder of special places and times spent in quiet reflection. The exhibition also includes paintings from further afield, still with the same interest in light, reflection and hidden detail but with a few more dramatic views from the North East and Scotland.

I was privileged to spend many years in Art Education, teaching and also learning a great deal from both students and fellow colleagues. I now have the opportunity to focus on my own work which I thoroughly enjoy.

I can claim no huge comments on politics or society, yet in this fragile turbulent world, I aim to create a quiet celebration of the beauty I dearly hope we manage to retain. My hope is that you will be drawn in too and gain a few moments of tranquillity yourself as you view the work and, by doing so, share something of my wonder and appreciation of our surroundings.

Reclaimed by the mud

Oil on canvas – Woodbridge to Melton