2009 International Birdfair, Rutland Water

It's almost Birdfair time again and as usual we are both running around trying to get paintings, frames and printing finished! I will be taking along a really nice selection of work this year, though I might find it hard to top the Gannets, which sold on the first day and attracted plenty of admirers.
Amongst them is this painting of two young peregrines about to leave the nest which is one of my favourites. I really enjoyed painting this, particularly the play of light on the warm rock of the quarry. it's a special piece.
I'll also have another gannet painting, though this one is a little more risque (!) - you will have to come to the fair or visit my website to see why!
There's also a lovely swallow, teal, gadwall and I may even have space for a couple of fish pieces.
The Birdfair runs from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd August.

Catch Up

At the moment I am just putting the finishing touches to my upcoming exhibition at Birdscapes which begins on the 30th November. I am very pleased with the paintings I will have on show and feel this will be one of my strongest exhibitions there to date.

I'll be away for a couple of days this week fishing for big pike on Chew Res. - wish me luck, if I catch a monster it will probably feature in my next painting!

We are also getting ready for our usual Christmas rush which, despite the credit crunch, is looking as if it will be as busy as ever. As you know we do try to process your prints as quickly as possible but do spare a thought for my poor wife Lisa who’s job it is to print, mount and pack your orders!