Walking up Kingston ridge with views towards Lewes, Sussex |
I always paint what I want to paint rather than creating something because I think it would sell, so it's very reassuring to know that my artwork is well received.
We've been fortunate with the weather this Autumn so a couple of weeks ago I decided to take one last South Downs walk of the year . I wanted to see the sunrise but unfortunately I had no way of getting there quite that early.
I caught the 7am bus to Lewes and headed off along the old Juggs road towards the village of Kingston. By the time I reached the bottom of Kingston ridge the sun was just above the horizon . It was a beautiful morning, no breeze, blue skies and a low lying mist hovering over the hill tops.
The view south east from Kingston ridge looking towards Beddingham |
As the sun rose it gradually lit my path ahead causing the grass covered slopes to almost glow . This would be my fondest memory of my walk and my wonderful inspiration !
"Downland Dawn"
Acrylic on canvas 24"x 18"
"Downland Dawn" Acrylic painting of the path up Kingston Ridge |
Ashcombe windmill, Kingston |
The first subject is the farm shop in the village of Piltdown "Old Spot Farm Shop" . It sells a splendid range of quality and locally sourced food. Well worth a visit if you're in the area http://www.oldspotfarmshop.co.uk/
As you know I'm rather partial to a good ale but a good Sussex cheese comes a very close second!
It's a unique building .Looks like a Swiss chalet in the heart of Sussex . I love the quirkiness , the colours and it's originality. Autumn also seemed a perfect time to paint it ...harvest time ....
" Old Spot and Spuds"
Acrylic on canvas 32"x 16"
"Old Spot and Spuds" Acrylic on canvas |
"Fletching Views"
Acrylic on canvas 24"x 18"
"Fletching Views" |