'St John the Baptist, Adel'

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Like your strong and direct technique in all of these paintings.

Thank you Robert. It takes a little courage and determination, but the results are worth it!

This little church on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been described as one of the best and most complete Norman churches in Yorkshire - I can't dispute that! it is a little architectural gem, set in a quiet and delightfully wild churchyard - Messrs John Piper and John Betjemin would have loved it (and probably did). It was built between 1150 and 1170 and has changed little since then, except for a new bell-cote added in 1838. The arched Norman doorway has a beautiful ornate carved surround and stone gargoyles pull faces from nooks and crannies. Painted on the spot in mixed media (pen, ink, wash and oil pastel). 14.5" x 10.5"