TWO DAYS AT TREEN

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So there appeared to be a window of opportunity for a visit to deepest Cornwall. The weather was spectacular and it was before the summer madness. I camped at Treen Campsite and what a friendly place that was. I visited Pedn Vounder Beach, Porthcurno and drove to Sennen Cove, all were bathed in sunshine.
One reason for visiting was to see the Logan Rock and granite cliffs, this is a favourite of one of my influential artsts called Roger Dean of record album cover art. The Logan Rock appears on the album cover of Topographic Oceans by Yes!
Most of my time was spent swimming in the beautiful water and walking the Southwest Coast Path for inspiration for future paintings. I will be visiting again shortly! Al

SUBURBAN BEE ORCHIDS

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One thing I have wanted to see for a long time are Bee Orchids. I’ve looked in all the right places such as Braunton Burrows, Tarka Trail and grassy meadows but no luck. Then on my Facebook feed came some images of these orchids right in the centre of my home town, behind the Asda petrol station no less.
After receiving directions I cycled over early in the morning and was delighted to see a grassy verge covered with these wonderful flowers. Thankfully the local council have a no mow policy for June which allows such plants to thrive, although they go largely unnoticed by passersby.

WOODY BAY TODAY!

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A warm afternoon at Woody Bay in North Devon. I spent the time with a little sea swimming and sketching in view of another large acrylic painting. Great to relax in the sun and take in the wonderful view. The walk down to the beach was somewhat longer than I recall and the return a great cardio workout! Al

TOWARDS BAGGY

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An acrylic on 1000 x 800mm canvas of Baggy Point in North Devon. On a cycle ride I stopped for a break and looked out over this view. I was struck by the white weathered rocks which seemed to enhance the rock strata. This composition took quite a while as my attention was elsewhere, I dipped in and out and for me lacked the impetuous I normally achieve. With that said the finished image surprisingly works! Al