View overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, London
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
This painting is defined by the strong, brooding skyline captured in the distance. The sky takes prominence, filling roughly 80% of the canvas. The clouds are bulbous, heavy with implied water – they are brooding, angry, and intensely dramatic. It's an exciting, almost dreamlike sky, where the tonal values are enhanced to maximize the visual thrill of clouds in motion. Though inanimate, these clouds animate the mind and the visual experience of the painting; they stimulate the viewer's imagination, making you feel their movement. There's a tangible sense of rain blowing down over the city. Contrasting with the dramatic sky, I wanted to capture the feeling of London as a miniature 'toy town' below – note the boats on the Thames and the Millennium Bridge in the distance with tiny vessels passing beneath. Hints of modern buildings are visible, partially immersed within the prevailing weather. To the right, I've captured tall structures backlit by a beautiful, crisp sunlight breaking through the clouds near the horizon, silhouetting them effectively. St Paul’s Cathedral, positioned centrally, is highlighted by a break in the sky as the rain descends. While predominantly a grey picture, strategic hints of color are used to spark against the muted palette, making these small touches feel incredibly vibrant. I also love how the energetic back-and-forth brushstrokes build both the perspective of the environment and the form of the buildings, moving fluidly between abstract marks and recognizable structures.
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
This painting is defined by the strong, brooding skyline captured in the distance. The sky takes prominence, filling roughly 80% of the canvas. The clouds are bulbous, heavy with implied water – they are brooding, angry, and intensely dramatic. It's an exciting, almost dreamlike sky, where the tonal values are enhanced to maximize the visual thrill of clouds in motion. Though inanimate, these clouds animate the mind and the visual experience of the painting; they stimulate the viewer's imagination, making you feel their movement. There's a tangible sense of rain blowing down over the city. Contrasting with the dramatic sky, I wanted to capture the feeling of London as a miniature 'toy town' below – note the boats on the Thames and the Millennium Bridge in the distance with tiny vessels passing beneath. Hints of modern buildings are visible, partially immersed within the prevailing weather. To the right, I've captured tall structures backlit by a beautiful, crisp sunlight breaking through the clouds near the horizon, silhouetting them effectively. St Paul’s Cathedral, positioned centrally, is highlighted by a break in the sky as the rain descends. While predominantly a grey picture, strategic hints of color are used to spark against the muted palette, making these small touches feel incredibly vibrant. I also love how the energetic back-and-forth brushstrokes build both the perspective of the environment and the form of the buildings, moving fluidly between abstract marks and recognizable structures.
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
This painting is defined by the strong, brooding skyline captured in the distance. The sky takes prominence, filling roughly 80% of the canvas. The clouds are bulbous, heavy with implied water – they are brooding, angry, and intensely dramatic. It's an exciting, almost dreamlike sky, where the tonal values are enhanced to maximize the visual thrill of clouds in motion. Though inanimate, these clouds animate the mind and the visual experience of the painting; they stimulate the viewer's imagination, making you feel their movement. There's a tangible sense of rain blowing down over the city. Contrasting with the dramatic sky, I wanted to capture the feeling of London as a miniature 'toy town' below – note the boats on the Thames and the Millennium Bridge in the distance with tiny vessels passing beneath. Hints of modern buildings are visible, partially immersed within the prevailing weather. To the right, I've captured tall structures backlit by a beautiful, crisp sunlight breaking through the clouds near the horizon, silhouetting them effectively. St Paul’s Cathedral, positioned centrally, is highlighted by a break in the sky as the rain descends. While predominantly a grey picture, strategic hints of color are used to spark against the muted palette, making these small touches feel incredibly vibrant. I also love how the energetic back-and-forth brushstrokes build both the perspective of the environment and the form of the buildings, moving fluidly between abstract marks and recognizable structures.
This painting is defined by the strong, brooding skyline captured in the distance. The sky takes prominence, filling roughly 80% of the canvas. The clouds are bulbous, heavy with implied water – they are brooding, angry, and intensely dramatic. It's an exciting, almost dreamlike sky, where the tonal values are enhanced to maximize the visual thrill of clouds in motion. Though inanimate, these clouds animate the mind and the visual experience of the painting; they stimulate the viewer's imagination, making you feel their movement. There's a tangible sense of rain blowing down over the city. Contrasting with the dramatic sky, I wanted to capture the feeling of London as a miniature 'toy town' below – note the boats on the Thames and the Millennium Bridge in the distance with tiny vessels passing beneath. Hints of modern buildings are visible, partially immersed within the prevailing weather. To the right, I've captured tall structures backlit by a beautiful, crisp sunlight breaking through the clouds near the horizon, silhouetting them effectively. St Paul’s Cathedral, positioned centrally, is highlighted by a break in the sky as the rain descends. While predominantly a grey picture, strategic hints of color are used to spark against the muted palette, making these small touches feel incredibly vibrant. I also love how the energetic back-and-forth brushstrokes build both the perspective of the environment and the form of the buildings, moving fluidly between abstract marks and recognizable structures.