I’ve crossed the bridge between the two ponds hundreds of times. And every single time, the reflection of the houses in the water stopped me. Still water acting as a mirror. The houses floating upside down. That particular stillness that Hampstead Heath does better than anywhere else in London.

That’s what I needed to paint.

That day it started raining while I was working. The oil held its ground.

If you know this place, really know it, you’ll recognise exactly what I was looking at. That corner of London that feels like it belongs to you even when it’s full of strangers. The pond on a grey morning. The houses sitting quietly in the background like they’ve always been there.

This is one of my last oil paintings. I’m moving to watercolour for good. When this one goes, that chapter closes.

100 x 70 cm. Oil on canvas. Signed.

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This oil painting focuses on what water actually does – the way waves overlap, catch light, and create patterns that exist for seconds before dissolving into the next movement.

Painted in 2025 using traditional oil techniques with an impressionistic approach. The composition captures multiple wave states simultaneously – the peaked crests, the flat troughs, the foam patterns where waves collapse.

Medium: Oil on paper
When: 2025
Size: 32×25cm (about 12.5×10 inches)

Why Ocean Paintings Work

Seascapes appeal to collectors because water never repeats itself. Unlike landscapes with fixed elements, ocean paintings capture something inherently temporary. The specific arrangement of waves, light, and colour in this painting existed for maybe 10-15 minutes before conditions changed.

The blue-green palette creates a calming effect while the varied brushstrokes add movement and energy. This balance between serenity and dynamism makes ocean paintings versatile – they work in both quiet spaces and active rooms.

Oil on Paper

Painting with oils on paper creates different surface qualities than canvas. The paper absorbs some oil, producing matte areas that contrast with glossier passages. This variation adds depth and texture that responds to changing light throughout the day.

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This oil painting captures what makes La Mancha unforgettable – the sky dominates everything. Two-thirds of the composition is devoted to clouds and blue atmosphere, with the golden wheat fields providing just enough ground to anchor the vastness above.

Painted in 2018, this piece shows the dramatic cloud formations that develop over Spain’s central plateau. The contrast between the intense blue sky, white cumulus clouds, and warm golden fields creates the kind of light you only get at certain latitudes.

Location: La Mancha, Spain
Painted: 2018
Size: 40×50cm (about 16×20 inches)
Surface: Oil on wood panel

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Why Big Sky Paintings Work

Landscape paintings with dominant skies create a sense of space and freedom. This composition uses the classic two-thirds sky, one-third land ratio that draws your eye upward while keeping you grounded.

The energetic brushwork in the clouds adds movement – you can almost see them shifting and building. The calmer, horizontal strokes in the fields create contrast and balance.

La Mancha Landscape

La Mancha’s flat terrain and high elevation create unique atmospheric conditions. The sky feels closer and more dramatic than in coastal or forested regions. Artists have painted this landscape for centuries, but each captures different light and weather conditions.

This painting shows the region during harvest season – the golden wheat fields at their peak before cutting. The mix of cultivated land and wild earth creates pattern and texture across the lower third of the composition.

Oil on Wood Panel

Painting on wood panel instead of canvas provides a rigid, smooth surface that allows for both detailed work and bold, gestural brushstrokes. The panel won’t warp or sag over time, making it ideal for dramatic sky paintings where you want the surface perfectly flat.

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With bold colours and expressive brushstrokes, this piece leans into the energy of the scene, distilling the essence of Hampstead in a way that feels alive and immediate. It’s not just a street—it’s a moment, a memory, a piece of London that never stands still.

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