Subdued Light, Lyndon Lane

Oil on Board, 6 x 8 inches SOLD

Just after a rainy, early morning, and there was little in the way of light, but the Autumn colours appear just as spectacular, with close tones of rust. 

The damp road was just as much of a challenge to paint as 'Down to Threeways' with its strong, cast shadows. Here, the look of the wet surface was achieved by paying close attention to the gradating tones and colours. I liked the little bit of detail of the white posts and rails punctuating the verge on the right, too. 

Much of the russety foliage was painted with my 1" decorator's brush, with a few judicious heavily-laden touches with the tip of my favourite old palette knife.

Out of Lyndon

Oil on Board, 6 x 8 inches SOLD

Another view in the opposite direction to Down to Threeways', going towards Rutland Water, with the sun behind and to my left. All the tree trunks were lit up, but the one I really liked was the one second from the right, just in the shade of its close neighbour, casting those gorgeous green shadows over its form- yummy!

The other 'hook' for this little painting was the dark blue-grey sky, lasting only a very short while, making the distant tree-line appear lighter then the sky - a fleeting light effect, but stunning while it lasted.

Down to Threeways

 Oil on Board, 6 x 8 inches SOLD

Back in the saddle after a long break - not enjoying myself you understand, but running a gallery and doing some manual work for our new orangery, but pleased to be painting again.

This one is a view I've painted a few times before, near the village of Lyndon in Rutland. The row of Oaks provide the most spectacular scenery at this time of year, and I can never resist. Here, painted at the beginning of November, the greens were beginning to change into their Autumn garb. The bright sunshine threw lovely shadows across the road and verges - always a pleasure to paint.