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Two Recent Urban Scenes

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The Builder, King Street.  Watercolour 38 x 57cm   Confrontation.  Watercolour 38 x 57cm I have recently returned to thinking about urban scenes - in particular, the very fine architecture of King Street in Great Yarmouth, where I now live. This town has such a rich heritage; it was once the second wealthiest town in England, during the heyday of the herring fishing industry, but has fallen on hard times since the demise of the fishery and the advent of cheap foreign holidays. There was also severe bomb damage during World War II. Nevertheless, some stunning buildings remain, particularly in the quayside historic area, but also along King Street. There is neglect, but also heroic efforts to restore some of the fine buildings. I enjoy painting these buildings together with some of the local characters.
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Dusk in the Norfolk Broads

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  Two paintings from earlier this year of Ormesby Broad and Filby Broad winter. Each 38 x 57cm watercolours
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In the Year 878 - Settling Gernemutha

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A few pages from the illustrated children's story "In the Year 878 - Settling Gernemutha" 'Gernemutha' was the name of the island that became Great Yarmouth, back in Anglo-Saxon times. ( Pronounce it "Yair-na-mooth-a" ). This is a fictional story based on the history of the time, and tells the tale of two brothers who decide to move onto the island with their families, in the hope that it will help their fishing activities. They build two simple houses in the lee of a hill, and life settles down. But one day, the children spot Viking ships approaching from the east, and rush to warn their parents. The families quickly board their boats, but a nerve-wracking chase ensues across the vast expanse of the Great Estuary - the much larger predecessor to the current Breydon Water. Will the much faster Viking ships catch up with them? Or will the brothers' local knowledge help them to escape their pursuers? An exciting tale, suitable for all ages! ( Maybe 7 y...
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Urban Scenes in Great Yarmouth

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Man with Two Yellow Carrier Bags and a Backpack, King Street (Watercolour 38x57cm)   Pizza Delivery Man, King Street (Watercolour 38x57cm) I decided recently to honour my adopted town by painting a series of urban scenes featuring some of the spectacular architecture which abounds in this ancient town. Here are are two examples, which will be on show in The Forum, Norwich, between 29th June and 2nd July. I will be sharing the space with 3 talented friends, also IEA members: artists Pauline Sexton, Kimberley Walker, and Nicholas Sutton. We are calling ourselves "Connected Four"
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The River Scene, Great Yarmouth Harbour

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Night Time on the Yare Watercolour 38x56cm Break in a Storm Cloud Watercolour 28x38cm
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Four Marine Paintings

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  Four paintings of boats and small ships. From top: Sheringham Crabber 38 x 56cm Aldeburgh Beach Boats 38 x 56cm Hut No.11, Aldeburgh 38 x 56cm Tug Boat and a Crescent Moon 28 x 38cm The first painting was shown at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours 2018 exhibition.
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Beach Ripples

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 Beach Ripples Watercolour 38 x 56cm A painting of the spectacular expanse of Burnham Overy Staithe beach at low tide.
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