The Ponte Vecchio in Midday Light, Florence

The Ponte Vecchio in Midday Light, FlorenceThis is an original en plein air oil painting of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence. It was a bustling mid morning when I painted the old bridge, and somehow the hues of the faded shops and bright clothes of the passersby were harmonious. Unframed size 18 cm (H) x 24 cm (W) x 1 cm (D) (approx 7 x 9. 5 inches). Additional information: This original artwork was painted on Linen Canvas Board using high quality Michael Harding oil paints and finished with Gamvar

and they are a quintessential part of the Cotswolds in April and May

blooming walled garden with striking purple thistle and tall sunflowers mirroring the verticality of the manor house chimneys

Additional information: This original artwork was painted on Stretched Cotton Canvas using high-quality Michael Harding oil paints and finished with Gamvar gloss varnish

I thought the interior of the manor house was just as fascinating as the exterior and grounds

as the large mirror reflected a nuanced palette of green tones ranging from teal blue to yellow

and the upbeat mood of this sunny morning in May

This is an original en plein air oil painting from my artist residence at Cogges Manor Farm in Witney

Unframed size - 24 cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 1cm (D) / (approx 9

with the green grass fading into a yellow haze from the plethora of blooming buttercups

Although the bright sunlight shone down upon the ornate Italian marble with caryatids and arched niches

I find I'm better able to express the colours of the area

I loved the contrast of the lone tree with golden autumn leaves against the muted colours of the rest of the snowy landscape and river