September Afternoon in Clumber Park

A classical painting - I rather see this in my baronial drawing room, the only snag being that I don't have one. Seriously, this would work well on a really grand scale. You have absolutely conveyed the sense of peace you felt on the day.

Thanks Robert. At only 12" x 16" it might get lost in a baronial hall. Maybe I should paint a larger version!

Congratulations on your portfolio, I am envious of the way you handle acrylic. I'm trying so hard to learn to paint in acrylics but get terribly frustrated, sgtruggle like mad, and often end up with a mess, so I really admire anyone who can turn out paintings like yours that look so fesh and 'effortless', and are such a joy to look at! This is my favourite, I love the peaceful, tranquil atmosphere it conveys, I would love to have this hanging up where I could soak in the gentle energy whenever i needed it. I also so appreciate your descriptions that go with each painting, thank you for taking the time and trouble.

I know this area well, was born close by. A favourite haunt of mine. I like this very much, lovely light and the water is beautifully painted.

Thanks for your kind comments. In response to Angela's comments about struggling with acrylics, I must admit that I don't seem to have too many problems. I know this probably sounds rather arrogant, but for most of the time, I just use them like oils (i.e., paint them neat out of the tube/bottle). If I want to keep them wet, I use a fine spray bottle and if I want to dry them fast, I use a hair dryer. Acrylics are particularly useful for thin washes; in most cases, I apply these in thinned down paint and then wipe off 90% with a cloth within a few seconds. Dry with a hair dryer and repeat the process until I get the required enhancement (usually a mist or a sunny effect using a yellow/orange glaze). The only thing I seem to struggle with is skies, where I usually work wet-in-wet with a 2" brush but have to apply several coats to get the colour depth and colour gradient that I need. My advice on acrylics is to keep at it!

This is a lovely painting of Clumber Park. I live near Rufford and Clumber so have visited often. Jx