painting to entertain, inform and inspire
of this splendid painting hence representing it here for your pleasure. 
A story I have been meaning to relate for the past couple of years.
I am prompted by the pleasure of Philippe De Laperouse, a descendent living in the USA connecting with me via Facebook.
This painting is at the time of my writing, the only meticulously researched, accurate portrayal of the Lapérouse and First Fleet ships and the approach to Botany Bay, the only authentic representation of the scene.
Consequently the museum staff asked to see my painting of “Lapérouse Entering Botany Bay” so I left the painting with them for a few days.
I was told they would love to add this work of art to their display however the museum was in the process of moving to larger premises thus no funds were available; then along came Covid 19 …
Here, I present completed, for the first time, for your pleasure Titanic’s “Plymouth Harbour”.
This definitive painting 🎨 is a full size 175 x 79.7 cm (60″ x 31 5/8″) and available, offers of or from £15,000.
The original painting was commissoned by White Star Line and lost with the Titanic, 14/15 April.
, a great European, a great man, the Queen’s ‘strength and stay’, died age 99.
My sincere sympathy goes to the family and friends.
I have changed my title picture on my Facebook page (this splendid painting is for sale via my website) in honour of the passing of a great man.
Painted from direct observation on location, an event that happened, this painting shows (the figure in red at the helm) Britain’s Prince Philip winning a race at Cowes Week.
Very unusual at least for me, acting as an agent I sold a second hand painting today.
, sold about 1992 just resold for rather more than the original price plus shipping costs. !Next
In response to ‘”Rainbow Lightning Elk
Definitely a Playboy!” on Facebook 17.03.2021,
Rainbow Lightning Elk hey that’s a good one, wot ? a playboy? Me? 🥴
I’ve never had a fraction of the money needed to be a “playboy”.
My spirit might be willing, 😶 my bank balance not so 😄 !
⚓️Besides which, there are better ways of discovering, experiencing, enjoying, for filling one’s life than being a mere ‘Playboy’ or ‘Good Time Girl’.
To my surprise, drawn to my attention again, my British India Collection of classic ship paintings. Consequently I have just updated this interesting page featuring ships from what was the world’s largest, most successful and much loved merchant ship fleet. In particular one of my earlier paintings, still available from my ‘Prints’ page, as a … Read more
‘Charlestown Morning‘, a new painting shaping up for those of you who like to see a painting creation process. Here is the struggle to find the best composition. Charlestown is a famous port much used by film makers including the very popular ‘Poldark Series’. This Charlestown painting is the fourth and will probably be the … Read more