Staithes. oil on canvas, 50x70cm.

Recently finished, this painting was commissioned by friends who want coastal views. Commissions are great, because I know where the painting is going, yet a bit daunting, as I never know how it will work out or whether patrons will like it (I don’t do the same thing twice, and although I decide on the composition before I start, I like to let things change during the painting process…). This painting was commissioned when they saw one of my small square oil paintings (Staithes Boats) and liked the subject and the colours, but wanted a larger one in a rectangular format.

Usually I just paint what I want to paint, with the hope that one day someone will like it, and will have space for it, and will have enough money to buy it… Usually it works out, but sometimes a painting need to go to many galleries before it is seen by the right person.

Staithes Boats, oil on canvas, 20x20cm