Some colours and texture from the mineralisation in this granite. Seams of quartz under pressure and granite extrusions. Good Cornish...

There are more layers to go on here but, nice to pause and enjoy the deep well of inky darkness. #oilpainting #comtemporaryart #ukart...

I am working on a number of oil and charcoal pieces currently, rooted in the very localised scars left from Cornwall's industrial past...

Putting the etching tools to use. After showing off the crank on my lovely new easel, the engraving pen/etching file/rotary tool can just...

Working on wood panel gives a good base for some scratching. It's drawing really, just with a sharp or motion activated tip. #oilpainting...

These willow sticks are soft and rub in very fine. Good for larger areas like this, the marks can be blended and softened in to the...

A connection is made with the charcoal stick as it evolves its shape and attributes with the work. This thin blade is good for some fine...

Channels and grooves on these shell fragments seem to run into the channels of my palm. It was time well spent with these and the mix of...

A visit to the 'Skyspace' at Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens. Lucky to have this work by artist James Turrell so close by. Hours can be...

Too late for gloves. Where did the last hour go? #oilpainting #comtemporaryart #ukart #abstract #abstractart #abstractexpressionist...

Riding out is a good way to sharpen the senses ready to collect and record. I haven't developed as a 'plein air' artist and don't even go...

This is me. It's early and first job is head to the room and make sure nothing weird has happened during the night. You never know....

Here is a picture of a small room in South West Cornwall. It is where I work and I call it my studio. The easels are a give away but I...