This kind of painting is slightly against my nature, because it requires patience and restraint. The temptation is just to block in and many painters work like that. I can’t. I like to see at least something that is defined and has a bit of good painting in it. It offers hope and an insight into what the painting may become. This is going to take a bit of time, but I keep telling myself I have all the time I need, I don’t do the 9-5 any more! I’d like to think this style of painting is the way forward, it follows on from 2-3 paintings I have done this year that I am happy with.
Springtime in Edlingham. Day 4