A work in progress...

This is a view from a recent walk I took up the Stiperstones in Shropshire. It was an absolutely beautiful February day, but I admit I have made it look much moodier in this painting. I've gone for quite a muted pallette, as I want to have a go at drawing over the top (got me a new fine line Sharpie!). Results to follow, fingers crossed...

Mackerel at a Fish Market

I've decided I need to spend some time working on subject matter that is not trees....and for some reason Mackerel in a fish market was the first thing that popped into my mind. Now I'm assuming that in the depths of my subconscious I had remembered the amazing colours in a fish market, but I can't quite say why this had suddenly come to me. Nevermind, I'm quite pleased with it anyway. What do you think? (Please excuse the reflection -I was so excited I already framed it!)