Dunstanburgh Castle Reflections Celtic Painted gesso board 36

Painted gesso board 36

just before the first new leaves began to emerge

Then suddenly we were on the iron bridge

For me they bring back memories of muddy childhood walks

These ceramic versions were inspired by the cheeky small  birds that like to come and forage in the planters on the windowsill outside my studio window

Dunstanburgh Castle Reflections Celtic Painted gesso board 36Dunstanburgh Castle Reflections Print 0040 Dunstanburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most iconic sights and a favourite subject for artists and photographers alike. Set on a dramatic headland, the castle ruins rise above the sea like a broken crown. It was painted in various moods by JM Turner on his first visit to Northumberland in 1797 and on subsequent visits up until 1834. In my own painting, seen in this print, I show a bright Spring day,