The Narrow Gate
 
Archival quality acrylic paint on birch panel.
Unframed.
35 x 35cm x 2cm
 
I just love painting winter scenes, there's a magic in the air, patterns emerge in the fields and hedgerows as leaves fall, whilst the low winter sun enhances every furrow and landline. This combines with my reason for painting - the share the joy and excitement that my eight year old self found in nature.
For me the challenge of winter paintings is in using a restrained and minimal palette whilst still staying true to my love of colour.