"Grey Wagtail, Ohrid" Oil

"Grey Wagtail, Ohrid" I enjoyed very much working in an impressionist style, this painting part of an exhibition in June 2024 of Macedonian landscapes practically all in this style.

"Definition of Impressionism. a type of art, usually paintings, that are done through vivid colors, rapid brush strokes and use of light."

"A movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities."

I applied my research to my paintings to follow as much as I was able to this approach, working alla prima with all the oil paintings.

These boats are famous to Ohrid Lake, using oars to get around for locals and to ferry tourists. There are motor boats of course, but these ones are the "special" ones, and more picturesque against the stunning backdrop of the town. BUT it's nice to see other uses for the boats, and to capture this Grey Wagtail there for a moment was wonderful for me. Very enjoyable to paint in this way too.

Postage:
My time is spent between Wales and Macedonia -spending 2 to 3 months a year in Wales (Pontypool my home town). It is likely that your painting will be sent from Macedonia with DHL who I have an account with and have been great to deal with.
To send art from Macedonia requires I get a ministry of culture document. I have been doing this for many years here, and usually takes 2 to 3 days to get it.
Although carriage to you is free, any charges incurred at customs - import duty, VAT and any other handling charge is the liability of the customer.

My art:
My business is in the U.K, and much of my inspiration comes from the U.K shores for my seascapes which I specialize in.
I have a background in portraiture and Illustration (college HND West Wales) so I like to paint various other subjects too including landscapes both in the studio and outdoors.
I paint most effectively with oils and acrylics, enjoying watercolour and drawing now and then, to throw in mixed media works also. I also enjoy experimenting with styles, though mainly I paint realistically.
I work mainly on canvas, but enjoy also panels which are quite useful for painting outdoors too.

About me:
My last college was HND design/wildlife Illustration part of Carmarthen college in 1994. Between then and 2003 I created various artworks including portraiture and murals, specializing in graphite pencil at that time.
In 2003 I began the process of learning to paint with oils and the subject of J Class yachts under the guidance of an excellent artist for 2 years. Soon after those 2 years I began to exhibit my seascape art in the U.K and Internationally. I have never stopped working with the sea until this day, my aim to simply get better at it, and to create more challenging scenes.