Evening Light, the Grand Canal, Venice

Evening Light, the Grand Canal, VeniceThis is an original oil painting of the Grand Canal in Venice, painted on location. I wanted to capture the mood of the Grand Canal shortly before sunset, especially in an exploration of the light of the setting sun against the buildings and sparkling water. Unframed size 30 cm (H) x 40 cm (W) x 1 cm (D) (approx 12 x 16 inches). Additional information: This original artwork was painted on Linen Canvas Board using high quality Michael Harding oil

Unframed size - 20

focusing on the quiet water and green landscape

An original en plein air gouache painting of the vista of Langdale as seen from Loft Crag in the Lake District

near Hailey in Oxfordshire

blooming walled garden with striking purple thistle and tall sunflowers mirroring the verticality of the manor house chimneys

Unframed size - 45 (H) x 60cm (W) x 5cm (D) / (approx 18 x 24 x 2 inches)

I wanted to capture the way the strong light created an inviting yet mysterious feeling in the lush garden

The manor's facade was naturally decorated in the autumnal

Unframed size - 30 cm (H) x 40cm (W) x 1cm (D) / (approx 12 x 16 inches)

Additional information: This original artwork was painted on Acid-free Moleskine Paper using high-quality Gouache paints

I absolutely loved this slightly overcast scene

pointed archway was backlit by the bright greens of the grass and trees outside