A NEW CANVAS
Category North Devon
SUBURBAN BEE ORCHIDS
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.
ABOVE THE VALLEY
An acrylic painting of The Valley of the Rocks in north Devon. I remember it was a rather windy day and standing high above the valley proved rather exciting, if not dangerous. A difficult painting to photograph as the colours are far more brighter, softer and vibrant in the original. Acrylic on 800 x 600mm
WOODY BAY TODAY!
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
NEW CANVASES A NEW BEGINNING!
FINISHING TOUCHES
Just a few pictures of me working in my studio. I hate having my picture taken so when a friend took these I decided for once to post some! 🤔
OLD PEN & INKS
Someone enquired about this old pen and ink drawing I did some time ago of Clovelly Village. After a rummage in the attic I discovered the last remaining prints. Had an enjoyable hour adding watercolour paint to them! 😊
TOWARDS BAGGY
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
DOWN TO SPEKE’S
Forcing myself to commit to another composition after a break. Once the initial marks are made there is a certain compulsion to continue, to see it through to completion. Perhaps this will rekindle the urge to continue. This painting is now complete acrylic on panel 610 x 400mm.
FOUR PAINTINGS
Four paintings from my past, when I began to believe!
Boys at Crow Point playing in the driftwood!
My family on an Autumn day, a wet Westward Ho beach with mum, twins, Harry & Colin.
Manning’s Pit in Pilton.
A Linhay on the Braunton Marsh which became a breakthrough in my painting! Al
Al Brown Artist. 