Boats at River Hamble, Southampton

Boats at River Hamble, Southampton

This painting is of the River Hamble, near to the Solent and Southampton, in the UK. It is based on a view photographed during the spring of 2012, and features a view of the marina, near the town of Warsash, packed full of boats. There are a number of marinas down the river. The land is very flat and when the tide goes out the mud flats are revealed, showing a covering of moss and algae, with pockets of water isolated from the river. The River Hamble contains many old shipwrecks of archaeological importance. I was drawn to this scene for my painting by this strong, green landscape, that only appears for part of the day and the way that puddles of water remain creating their own small rivers through the landscape.
This painting is created in acrylic on a canvas measuring 20" x 16".

River Hamble, Southampton

Southampton City, Civic Centre, UK

Southampton City, Civic Centre, UK

The painting is of Southampton Civic Centre during the autumn. It was painted in 2010 on a canvas, 20" x 16", in oils. The building is an art-deco grade II listed structure, designed by Ernest Berry Webber. It contains a police station, art gallery, library, Guildhall and council offices. The painting does not shy away from the typical things found in the street. We have here cars, waste bins, bus stops, and even a parking zone notice. I think these everyday items things seem to add character in a painting! The painting is in oils on a 16"x20" canvas.

Southampton Civic Centre