May Greens, Cotswolds

May Greens, CotswoldsAn original en plein air painting exploring the green tones of the Oxfordshire countryside just outside of Witney. The gentle slope of the field, curved tyre tracks cutting through the crops, and soft shadows combined to create a calm spring scene. Unframed size 46 cm (H) x 61 cm (W) x 5 cm (D) (approx 18 x 24 x 2 inches). Additional information: This original artwork was painted on Stretched Linen Canvas using high quality Michael Harding oil paints

An en plein air painting of Minster Lovell Hall near Witney in Oxfordshire

The cloudless blue sky is reflected in the remnants of puddles in the field and walking path

The hill in Oxfordshire is maintained by the National Trust and is known for its large

with groups of terracotta and ceramic pots holding the last of the spring bulbs

The tree rose so proudly against the fields with calmly grazing sheep

dated and a list of materials on the back

An original

painted on location

I wanted to explore the contrast in texture between the objects: the soft petals

and the bright pops of red of the roses in the garden outside

An original en plein air painting of the view from a very steep path up to Wansfell Pike outside of Ambleside in the Lake District

with the white of the soft fleece showing up brightly against the atmospheric greens and purple blue of the landscape and sky