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The new idea, 2008, oil on wood, cradled panel, 18.5cm x 13cm
It is my intention that this little piece be a memento of a new beginning, and a new life. He is watching the birds – representing opportunity, and thinking of the scarecrow that he has built, which may have dissuaded opportunity in the past. He is considering his next step – a new beginning, and being brave enough to just take off and go with the flow.
Courage is an everyday matter I feel. 
The sides of this piece are weathered and one part has been intentionally chipped and smoothed off. I love the feel of weathered objects. Pieces that have been handled and lived and now have an energy of their own. Urban Jetsam.
The New Idea, 2008, oil on wood, mounted on a cradled panel.$105 + $10 postage anywhere in the world.
Hi and welcome.
For some time now, I have been making small paintings to go along with my regular exhibitions. They have always been popular, and are fun to paint – though as challenging as a larger painting I find.
On this blog you will find small works added regularly and available for purchase (until sold). Subjects will be wide and varied, and may include exploratory landscapes, works from my knees and toes series, a still life from time to time, and exploratory figurative works which may be studies for a larger painting, or a small painting in their own right.
I look forward to this new (small) adventure, and hope you will add me to your feed list to keep in touch with new works as they are added.
