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Making Waves: Dunstanburgh Castle monotype paintings
A brooding, wave-lashed take on Dunstanburgh Castle rounds off my Northumberland series — and it was by far the trickiest! In this blog, I share all six monotypes, the technical hurdles (hello, dissolving ink!), and a video of me at work. It’s about learning through doing, chasing atmosphere, and pushing my process into wilder waters. Come see how one piece flowed into the next.
5 days ago


New Horizons: Re-imagining Bamburgh Castle
Following on from last month's post In the Black - Bamburgh Castle monotypes, I'm delighted to now share the completed art work.
Mar 11


In the Black: Bamburgh Castle monotype paintings
Bamburgh Castle monotypes in progress in black ink. I'm experimenting with, reflections, mark-making and colour to push creative boundaries.
Feb 12


Back to Black - Lindisfarne monotype paintings
When I learnt how to create monotypes at art school, it was a medium known for it's swift, mark-making that delivered fast, expressive resul
Dec 9, 2024


A Sunset Art Revolution
I'm delighted to share with you four new sunset art panoramas created using monotype printmaking. If you saw my previous post "Rear View...
Aug 26, 2024


Rear view mirror: monotypes in reverse
I've been creating monotypes for more than 30 years - since my early days at art school but I still keep making discoveries for new...
Jun 13, 2024


Upon reflection: Northumberland Castles
I've had an ambition for a long time, to create seascapes that include our wonderful Northumberland coastal castles, the sea and...
Mar 13, 2024
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