Chobham Trees IV by Sheridan Ward

I do like this approach to painting - the clean colour, the lack of fuss, the composition.

Agreed, unique style to these paintings Sheridan and very successful

I like the style, too; it really stands out from the crowd. I'm guessing, but - lots of looking and thinking?

Thank you. Yes Amanda - Lots of looking and thinking how to not overwork the painting. I spent many years thinking that a good painting had to be a perfect representation. Now I am finding much more enjoyment working within a scene rather than just trying to recreate it. I've got a camera for that! (I would like to add that I have huge respect for representational art and artists it's just I have more fun this way).

Surely this is representational art? Not photorealistic (heaven forbid!), but the sbject is recognisable and you are, indeed, re-presenting it...

You're absolutely right Amanda- I meant photorealistic not representational. Representational is what I'm after!

It's a great painting whatever you call it! As Robert has said ....