Tuscan Landscapes
Travelling up
I am intrigued by the small clusters of houses nestled high in the hills. I feel that life must be very different in such a peaceful location.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil pastels on board. Box framed 60 x 48cm. Image size 42 x 29.5cm.
Sunflowers through the olive trees
Looking out from the walled town of Casole d'Elsa in Tuscany, I glimpsed the last of the summer's sunflowers through the olive grove, with patterns of parched fields beyond.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil paint on board. Box framed 60 x 48cm. Image size 42 x 29.5cm.
Twilight shadows
Looking out from the terrace at Verrocchio Centro D'Arte, the shadows lengthen as dusk descends.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil pastels on board. Box framed 48 x 60cm. Image size 29.5 x 42cm.
The pink haze
On hot days the heat of the afternoon sun in Tuscany can create a pink haze across the landscape.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil pastels on board. Box framed 41.5 x 32.5cm. Image size 29 x 21cm.
Framed by trees
The trees of Tuscany form a fascinating and iconic part of the landscape.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil pastels on board. Box framed 41.5 x 32.5cm. Image size 29.5 x 21cm.
The warmth of summer
The colours and patterns of the fields take on a warm glow in the summer sunshine of Tuscany
Mixed media of acrylic, collage, oil paint and oil pastels on board. Moulded frame 50 x 38cm. Image size 40 x 28cm.
Still the olives come
A broken gate leads to a small grove of ancient olive trees. Even though the peaceful atmosphere gives the impression of time standing still, the trees still provide the harvest of olives every year.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage, oil paint and oil pastel on board. Box framed 41.5 x 32.5cm. Image size 41 x 30cm.
The glow of evening
Another moment inspired by the view from the terrace at Verrochio Centro D'Arte as the sun sets and the distant hills take on a pink glow.
Mixed media of acrylic, collage and oil pastel on board. Framed 38 x 49cm. Image size 34.5 x 44.5cm.