I like to commit to a particular area for at least three years. Firstly, I draw: to understand the narrative patterns and rhythms. Then paint plein air, oils on small boards, to understand the local colour palette, without getting too bogged down in the finer details. Next, I’ll paint larger composite paintings onsite and finally in the Studio, on a very large canvas: using my memories, drawings, paintings to create a narrative of my experience of that location.
Peter at Bank Underground Exit 3. 26cmx31cm, Oil on Board sold My first painting to be accepted by The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Show 2019
Royal Exchange Piazza 35cmx25cm, Oil on Board
Working Lunch, Bank 25cmx35cm, Oil on Board
Painting on site at Bank
The Painting Suitcase
Peter, CityAM Distributer
Peter has been giving out the papers at Exit 3, daily since 2013, in all weathers, but nothing dampens his cheery disposition. During December he wears a different Christmas hat for everyday of Advent: Hats given to him from commuters over the years. This is one of my favourites, the Christmas hat with lights, but I’ve been told the ‘Turkey-Hat’ is infamous.
Peter, CityAM Distributer Painted on site from the painting suitcase
A small collection of plein-air oil paintings on board, painted around the Bank of England.
‘Entrance to Lloyds‘, 2023. Oil on canvas, 30 x 60cm, sold private commission.
‘The Yellow Door’ 2023 oil on canvas, 40×30 cms. sold private commission