TWO DAYS AT TREEN

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

THE CORNISH COAST

Just a little look back at some of my recent paintings of Cornwall. Above is Mullion Cove a favourite place of my wife and I. Below are paintings of Kynance Cove, Lands End, Morwenstow, Bedruthen Steps and my recent painting of the Logan Rock. There is just something about the light here and many more visits are planned.

FROM THE LOGAN ROCK

Quick half an hour to commit to another painting, acrylic wash on canvas panel 515 x 330mm. The next day I completed it after about an hour of finalising the composition. I visited Treen in Cornwall quite recently to paint and sketch the wonderful rock formations but sadly there was a heavy mist! I will revisit it when the weather is right and will not only sketch the Logan Rock but also Pedn Vounder and Porthcurno Beaches.

STARTING TO PLAY WITH IDEAS!

Well from a long lay off my wife Donna and I have spent a rather enjoyable weekend back in Mullion. We walked parts of the South West Coast Path and visited some of the hidden coves. Hopefully some inspiration will come of this trip. Above a photomontage of the fisherman’s hut at Mullion Cove.
Below are more images paying around with more ideas perhaps for future paintings. Al