Sketching....Most of my paintings are based on photographs taken while walking, with an occasional studio sketch to pull my ideas together. However on my travels I use a sketch book for fun, with no particular thought of further paintings from the subjects.

My quick doodles are usually produced in about 20 minuets with a coffee, glass of wine or beer. So the viewpoint is controlled where the table and bar is located. There overall effect may by affected the alcohol content of my drink.... or lack of it.

I do not pretend they are works of great artistic merit and do not have any commercial value. I think the word 'Doodles' gives the correct feeling I have about them....they are for fun and personal amusement.... but hopefully represent the essence of the scene in front of me.... So for that reason I share a small sample of them on this page.

Click on the picture for a larger image... but only if can cope with larger squiggles!