Guardians of the Pass

Guardians of the Pass

Watercolour  12" x 10.5"

Been a while since I posted, stuff happens when you are making other plans, they say.  Have a couple of pastels almost ready to upload, but in the meantime here is a fantasy watercolour I just finished.  It's part of my 'Portal' series (you can see more of these paintings at http://gaia-art.co.uk/catalog.php?category=6 ).  My fantasy work often seems to involve pathways through gates and dooways leading to otherwordly country.  Often the terrain is difficult or forbidding, with distant mountains and steep climbing paths.  Make of that what you will!

UKCPS Exhibition, Westminster Gallery, London

I'm pleased that both the pictures I entered for this exhibition have been accepted. 
'Gatekeeper'

Gatekeeper - this is for the pure coloured pencil section.  This picture is about the gateway to the next world, based on Celtic mythology.  The knotwork symbolises eternity, and the little boat is the soul travelling to the Blessed lands in the west.  The oak and the raven are symbols of death and eternity, and the hare is for the moon.  The salmon has the pearl of knowledge in his mouth.

'Moonhare'

Moonhare - this is for the mixed media section, being watercolour and coloured pencil.  If you look at the full moon you can see the image of the hare , and the hare is associated with the moon in many mythologies.

Sea Lace

Mostly Unison pastels on pastelmat.  Have long wanted to tackle a close up seascape, and I'm pleased with the result.  13.5 x 11.5 inches.  All it needs now is smellyvision!

Stac Pollaidh

This is Stac Pollaidh, a very well-known mountain in Wester Ross.  It was a lovely bright breezy day when I was there last summer.  The single track winding road leads on to Achiltibuie and the beautiful Summer Isles.

Autumn Serenity

Loved painting the beautiful autumn colours and magical reflections.  The trees and undergrowth were a challenge, but I enjoyed every minute.  Many and various pastels on Pastelmat.

Highland Stream

Latest pic, pastels on Pastelmat, 16.5 x 12.5 inches

Smile

Couldn't resist this lovely little girl, Patti Patterson.  Thanks to Li Newton for the photo.  Pastels on pastelmat.