Hot Summer Minis

Hot Summer Minis

"Saturday Morning on Barricane"--  8 x 6 in - Gouache It’s almost the weekend and it’s hot and sunny, that means one thing….. beach time! Early morning sun worshippers getting into their groove down on Barricane Beach. Gouache mini 8 x 6 inches                                                             _______________________________________   "Sandcastle Builders"-- 8 x 8 in - Gouache “Sandcastle Builders” oblivious to the world around them, totally engrossed in their tower building toils. I love watching the children play on the beach. They get so consumed by their play, totally living in the present moment. Maybe a good lesson for us to absorb? Gouache mini 8 x 6 inches   Also available; "Sundown Serenade" "Curries and Couples" Warm on the coast today, stay cool and enjoy the day. Best wishes as always, ____________________________________________________ Originals - Prints - How to Commission a Painting

A view that you never tire of? - Commission a unique painting.

A view that you never tire of?

I've thoroughly enjoyed working on this large 36 x 24 inches commission for a new customer this week. It’s a very satisfying feeling to be able to create something that captures memories, feelings and life’s experiences for someone. Something that they can cherish for years to come. If you would like to commission a painting, contact me with a message and we can discuss painting something unique and special for you. I’m happy to work from your own reference photos. * Do you have a special view that you would like me to paint for you? Paintings usually take approx one to two weeks to complete. A small deposit is required upon ordering. Then a digital sketch is made of the composition of the painting for your approval. The remaining balance is paid after the painting is completed, and you have received photos of the finished piece for your approval. Your painting can be collected from the studio or posted or couriered to you depending on it’s size. Contact me if you have an idea that you would like to chat through or you would like to receive my price list and size chart. I look forward to creating something special just for you! Have a fantastic day!                   _______________________________________   Also available; "June Evening " Woolacombe art print View in the gallery "Barricane Sea Pinks" View in the gallery Originals /  Prints / Subscribe to Newsletter / Contact Steve

Eight Barricane moments that inspired me to paint.

If you know Woolacombe, then there is a very strong possibility that you will know Barricane.  To many it is associated with the Barricane Beach Cafe's tasty Sri-Lankan curries. Some love nothing more than getting down on hands and knees and combing the fine sand for rare sea shells. I always remember an old lady telling me years ago that the shells all washed up from the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream, and that you can use the letters of Barricane to spell it ( except that Caribbean has two "B's") but who am I to get in the way of a good story. She was very convincing! Curries and cowrie shells aside, it's a magical little cove that offers something special at any time of the year, and this latest collection of eight paintings illustrate exactly that. From baking hot summer evenings to a chilly New Year's Day, and gloriously warm milky Spring mornings. Click on this link and you can view all eight paintings. View the "Barricane Collection". I hope some of the many different moments that I enjoy about Barricane Beach connect with you in this collection, I would love to hear from you about which ones you liked or brought back memories from special trips there in the past, or even the anticipation of trips to come. Drop me a reply to this post with your favourites. I'd love to hear from you! Have a great day! Best wishes,