Bridgnorth Open House Arts Trail 2026: Reflections on a Wonderful Weekend
Join me as I reflect on another enjoyable weekend exhibiting at the Bridgnorth Open House Arts Trail and share some of the highlights from the event.
Where the Day Meets the Sea — Barmouth Beach at Sunset
An in-depth look behind Barmouth Beach, a large-scale oil painting inspired by childhood memories and a stunning summer sunset on the Welsh coast.
Where Strength and Silence Converge — The Matterhorn in Oil
An in-depth look behind an oil painting of the Matterhorn, exploring the artist’s journey from watercolour to oil and the challenge of capturing an iconic mountain using a limited palette.
Savannah Elephant: Recreating a Cherished Memory Through Watercolour
An in-depth look behind Savannah Elephant, a commissioned watercolour painting inspired by a treasured African postcard and created to preserve a deeply personal memory.
Pheasant’s Field Alarm: A Moment of Instinct in the English Countryside
An in-depth look behind Pheasant’s Field Alarm, a countryside watercolour inspired by daily life in rural Staffordshire, capturing instinct, movement and the living landscape.
Sunset Pumpkin – A Celebration of Autumn Warmth
Discover the story behind Sunset Pumpkin, a warm and cosy autumn-inspired watercolour painting created entirely from imagination. Learn what inspired it and how it came to life.