Or as close as makes no difference. I had only planned to do an hour today, but I was starting with my nemesis, trees, which is a bit of an issue if your a landscape painter. They always end up how I want them to but getting there always takes a lot out of me. I am quite surprised, but I actually regard this, in technical terms and poetic? terms as a step forward on my painting of last year. This is surprising given my 11 month absence, but it is a nice surprise to have. I am excited about the future and the kind of painting I could make. I have no shortage of subject matter on my doorstep, all that is required is to continue.
Coquetdale Valley, Northumberland.