Jubilee Class- Thunderer Bristol Blenheim Foregrounds are important because they

Foregrounds are important because they lead the observer into the picture and offer an opportunity for the artist to really lay the paint on thick and aggressively

a place we had never been to before

Artist signed limited edition of 101 giclee prints - image size 28" x 16"

many were shot down

I thought this touch completed the painting and added a wonderfull contrast

Jubilee Class- Thunderer Bristol Blenheim Foregrounds are important because theyThe inspiration for this painting came from a desire to catch the smell and noise of an engine with its train behind it. I could hear the rattle and echoy screeches as it passed through the brick lined cutting pulling out of Euston station London. The rendition of smoke and steam fascinates me especially when it comes to painting it. I tried to catch the effect of the sun shinning through the smoke casting the lovely shadow rays in the background. The