The Shipping ForecastA reminder of the seas constant presence around this island nation. Inspired by the unique and iconic broadcast by the BBC renowned not only for its precision and for mariners around the British Isles, but also for its distinct and somewhat poetic rhythm. Listening however as a child it was the evocative names that had me imagining far off waters and windswept shores with foggy, raining. rough seas with gale force winds. 26cm x 40cm image size approx.

you could buy the wee mindin' as a gift to yourself

(including frame) each is finished in a satin top coat and set back in a simple and effective white wood tray frame

Initially Hand drawn & using different textures and colours to produce an image inspired by a leap of faith because you can

The Ocean and the winds are on your side as you leave the comfort of the harbour walls

Sails flutter slightly

36cm x 27cm image size approx

applied using a variety of brushes and tools and then exposing to UV for varying times (and often layer on layer)

30cm x 22 cm image size approx

Wrapped against the elements you have time and space to look to the horizon

and the structure of the blooms themselves

The 'Free-spirited Swimmers' Series  are all Cyanotype Photograms

With the salty tang of the sea and your heart racing in anticipation of the exhilarating plunge into the deep blue