In this age where valuable free time is so precious, where do we find relaxation, peace, or solitude from the busy life of today with all it's trials and tribulations.
People use this time in different ways, but I am sure that many opt for some sort of peace and tranquility.
As a contemporary artist that loves nature, I often head for the country to admire the wonderful landscapes, mountains, trees, lakes, flowers, birds etc.
The effect they have on me is calming.
The rare beauty of these stirs my emotions.
Often I capture these on camera, so that the memory remains with me.
The colors in the country are inspiring, whether in winter or summer.
I love the starkness of winter when the trees are stripped bare, the first snows, and of course the pattern that frost make, whether on the window panes, cars, etc.
Maybe the colors are at their Sunday best in the autumn.
Fascinating too are the rustling and tumbling leaves and falling twigs as they seem to dance like an Autumn Concerto.
The reds, browns, golden yellow and the leaves partly disintegrated are quite something, together with the conkers falling at your feet.
I have spent some time in County Kerry, where the scenes there are naturally rugged which is fascinating to the eye of a painter.
If you head on towards Dingle the natural flow of the waterfalls at Muckross Pass takes your breath away.
The early morning mists too, are something to behold.
Different things capture people's emotions, personally I am quite happy to stroll along a deserted beach at any time of the year.
Observe the birds, watch the sun dappling on the water, or the flow of the tide as it comes in and goes out.
Even see children playing, running in and out of the water, building sandcastles, or dogs roaming free off the leash.
One thing is for sure, one of the finest things to encapsulate is the early morning sunrise or the evening sunsets in all their glory.
This is beauty at it's finest.
Spring too, is an interesting season, when you see the first buds appearing on trees, hedges and bushes.
Snowdrops and delicate Celandines pushing their way up though the ground.
Easter onwards towards May brings the wonderful array of nodding Bluebells which are to be found in abundance in our woods.
Then we are into the colorful blaze of summer.
At this time the trees are ready to be appreciated.
Flowers are in full bloom creating magical displays which lift our spirits.
Hues and patches of delicate tones which warm the soul, to very bright and passionate colors which knock our socks off.
Skylines too are fantastic.
The cloud formations are always interesting with their delicate and also very strong tints.
Red skies are wonderful relating to you that the next day is going to be golden.
Is it any wonder then people love painting Landscapes? You have all the inspiration you could possibly need.
As you can see, you are surrounded by subjects.
Whether you capture them on camera first, or do them from memory.
Pick up your pad and seize the day!
People use this time in different ways, but I am sure that many opt for some sort of peace and tranquility.
As a contemporary artist that loves nature, I often head for the country to admire the wonderful landscapes, mountains, trees, lakes, flowers, birds etc.
The effect they have on me is calming.
The rare beauty of these stirs my emotions.
Often I capture these on camera, so that the memory remains with me.
The colors in the country are inspiring, whether in winter or summer.
I love the starkness of winter when the trees are stripped bare, the first snows, and of course the pattern that frost make, whether on the window panes, cars, etc.
Maybe the colors are at their Sunday best in the autumn.
Fascinating too are the rustling and tumbling leaves and falling twigs as they seem to dance like an Autumn Concerto.
The reds, browns, golden yellow and the leaves partly disintegrated are quite something, together with the conkers falling at your feet.
I have spent some time in County Kerry, where the scenes there are naturally rugged which is fascinating to the eye of a painter.
If you head on towards Dingle the natural flow of the waterfalls at Muckross Pass takes your breath away.
The early morning mists too, are something to behold.
Different things capture people's emotions, personally I am quite happy to stroll along a deserted beach at any time of the year.
Observe the birds, watch the sun dappling on the water, or the flow of the tide as it comes in and goes out.
Even see children playing, running in and out of the water, building sandcastles, or dogs roaming free off the leash.
One thing is for sure, one of the finest things to encapsulate is the early morning sunrise or the evening sunsets in all their glory.
This is beauty at it's finest.
Spring too, is an interesting season, when you see the first buds appearing on trees, hedges and bushes.
Snowdrops and delicate Celandines pushing their way up though the ground.
Easter onwards towards May brings the wonderful array of nodding Bluebells which are to be found in abundance in our woods.
Then we are into the colorful blaze of summer.
At this time the trees are ready to be appreciated.
Flowers are in full bloom creating magical displays which lift our spirits.
Hues and patches of delicate tones which warm the soul, to very bright and passionate colors which knock our socks off.
Skylines too are fantastic.
The cloud formations are always interesting with their delicate and also very strong tints.
Red skies are wonderful relating to you that the next day is going to be golden.
Is it any wonder then people love painting Landscapes? You have all the inspiration you could possibly need.
As you can see, you are surrounded by subjects.
Whether you capture them on camera first, or do them from memory.
Pick up your pad and seize the day!