Martinholme Barn, Yorkshire Wolds above Thixendale.

Today is the first day without George by my side. It seems very strange. He has been my constant companion for the last twelve years, through Covid, my stroke and more. So today I wasn’t sure where to go or what to paint, but I knew I wanted to dedicate a painting of a new subject to him. Here it is. Martinholme Wold is behind me beyond a tree belt. Looking alongside the barn the land folds creating Long Dale with Robert Fullers gallery just beyond in Fotherdale. This barn has seen many changes. Horses and wagons, then early tractors allied to fewer workers. The itinerant travellers who would have provided extra labour at harvest time are now a memory. I miss George. He used to sit on the grass at my feet as I painted

14x10 inch, oil on canvas POA. Please  EMAIL if you would like to own this

£175

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1         Yorkshire Sketchbook 

           Featuring the Yorkshire Wolds, £25 incl p+p

2        Plein Air Painter,

           how to make your own pochade box, full illustrated  guide £27 incl p+p

3        Plein Air Paintings of Beverley and the Low Wolds, 

          sublime book of original paintings with description, all illustrations in full colour, £35 incl p+p

4        Plein Air Landscapes, 

          a complete guide to panoramic sketching with a concertina sketchbook, £35 incl p+p