Durham Cathedral from Frankland Hill

Lovely composition Michael. Love the foreground.

Thanks Henry. The proportions on the buildings are a little inaccurate though.

The background makes this one work Michael.

Cor....look at that paint...that would last me a month Michael, you're just decadent!lol I like how the paint describes the contours of the landscape, it's extremely good. Is this the Frankland where there is one of Her Majesty's hotels?

Thanks John. I did this about a year ago. These things that work for me are usually pure chance. The science of colour is still a work in progress for me and always probably will be. Thanks Fiona. Yes, I have copious stocks of all media. If I see anything at a car boot I buy it and chuck it in me boxes. I recall the teacher at school saying, 'there's enough paint on that to sink a battleship McManus'. I should have been a plasterer. H.M.P. Frankland is about three miles behind the standpoint here. High security. The amount of reinforced concrete that went into building it would have sunk the worlds battleships. Durham City CID could keep occupied solely on the work that comes from the three prisons here. Plenty of stories........

So rich and colourful which is why I like it so very much!

Thanks Louise.

Ooh I love this one Michael, great marks and colour.

Thanks Carole.

Nice painting, Michael, beautiful brushstrokes and foreground.

Thanks for kindness Cesare.

I wondered about the buildings too Michael. Otherwise it's a smashing piece.

Thanks Derek.

Lovely juicy thick oil - yum! And the painting is pretty good too Michael.

Thanks Adele.