Travelogue

2010 – 2014

“Travelogue” is a group of paintings and associated works, that blend sketchbook drawing sources, memory and imagination. There aim was to suggest the feelings of loss, longing, and anticipation inherent in every journey. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “Its the not the Destination, It’s the journey.” and these works encapsulate those moments in time between beginning and arriving.

The use of montage conveys the disconnect between the seen and imagined. Figures populate the canvases, prompting contemplation on their identity—strangers or friends? Colours and nuanced lighting create a mood, enveloping the viewer in the suggestive narratives woven into each piece.

Together Again, Oil on Canvas
'Together Again', Oil on canvas, 80x100cm
Here and Then, Oil on Canvas
'Here and Then', Oil on canvas, 80x100cm
Evenlode, Oil on Canvas
'Evenlode', Oil on canvas, 80x100cm
From Me to You, Oil on Canvas
'From Me to You', Oil on canvas, 80x100cm
'This Time' - acrylic on watercolour paper. approx A5
'Ock Valley' - Acrylic on paper
On The Way
'On the way' - Acrylic on paper.
Sleeping
Sleeping, Acrylic on paper, 21x10cm.
Figures stand in a close space suggestive of a train
'Journey' - Acrylic on paper
Memories of Callas - Acrylic on Paper approx A3
'Provence Travel' - Acrylic on paper
On the Train, July 2009 Watercolour on tinted paper. Sketchbook page
A4 ideas 01 - Sketchbook page
A4 ideas 02 - Sketchbook page