Two new ones, Winter Light, & The Canal Bridge

These are two paintings that I finished last night.
Winter Light was created to portray the effect of the late afternoon February sun which was almost backlighting the bare trees and illuminating the tall dry grasses before them, creating a warm glow on what was otherwise a cold and frosty environment. The temperature hadn't risen above freezing for some days, but the bright conditions had tempted me outside with my camera. It would certainly have been too cold for plein-air painting.....for me at least!
Although I live in the heart of the industrial Midlands of England, my actual location is still relatively green, thus providing me with plenty of natural motifs to paint, within walking distance of my front door.
The Canal Bridge is typical of many such scenes to be found close to my home also. The river and canal meander gently through the flood-meadows, or leas as they are known, of the Soar Valley. They are a haven for wildlife, and provide me an easily accessible refuge from the noise and bustle of daily village life.



Winter Light (20x24") Acrylic painted on stretched canvas



The Canal Bridge (24x20") Acrylic painted on stretched canvas.