French Sketches

I had a bit of time to make some sketches in the Cognac region. Vineyards, sunflowers and maize were the main actors in the production. I also completed a bucket list item when I got to visit Font de Gaume and Lascaux caves. This turned out to be a good combination as the real paintings … More French Sketches

Provence 2019

Three weeks of trekking and sketching in France this year. Three weeks is not nearly enough, and I reckon I should probably just go live there, except I’m terrified of cheese. All but one of the sketches here are on my trusty iPad Pro which remains considerably more portable than a whole paint box and … More Provence 2019

Meadows and picnics

I love Australia, but falling asleep in paddocks of long grass is not a recommended pastime here. Most folks around the world associate Australia with a wide range of exotic animals that will kill you as soon as look at you. It’s a reputation many Aussies are keen to foster from the comfort of their urban pavement latte MacBooks, … More Meadows and picnics