Ashwinstudio art blog - May, 2019


The Old Tree

9th May, 2019

I saw this lovely old tree and made a quick oil study. Oil on board, 30 x 21 cm

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Wandlebury Path , Cold Wax Painting

8th May, 2019

This painting is a continuation of my study of woodlands. I decided to use cold wax and to keep the painting loose and I did not a paint brush once during the […]

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Wiveton Wood

8th May, 2019

Oil on canvas, 600 x 450 inches Whilst driving to the east coast for a camping trip, I was struck by this hidden gem of a wood with the early afternoon sun […]

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Sheep’s Green, Morning Sun

7th May, 2019

I really walking from Newnham meadows car park to Cambridge centre passing through Lammas Land and Sheep’s Green. And on one such much morning I was really struck by the strong shadows […]

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February Snow, Grantchester

3rd May, 2019

I made an early morning trip to capture the snow before melt. Battling with numb fingers, I made quick sketches and took photos to use as reference back in the studio. Oil […]

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New Adjustable Wall Easel

2nd May, 2019

I decided to build a wall easel that is easily adjustable and does not take up much room. I chose anodised aluminium profile as it is strong, very straight and takes up […]

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Autumn Wandlebury

21st January, 2019

I painted this for Rowan which is holding an exhibition, titled ‘Cambridge Seen’, to raise funds for adults with learning disabilities. Oil on 40mm deep canvas 30 x 40 cm www.rowanhumberstone.co.uk

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Wandlebury Beech Path

21st January, 2019

A bright autumn morning at Wandlebury as the early sunshine highlights the endangered beech trees. Wind had stripped the first changing leaves that littered the path, however the trees were still clothed […]

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West Runton Morning After The Storm

27th November, 2018

Decided to take a painting and camping trip to West and East Runton in early October where I made a number sketches and plein air painting studies. During the second night of […]

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Byron’s Pool Wood oil painting

1st November, 2018

I painted this after a lovely summer walk through Byron’s Pool wood. Byron’s Pool WoodOil on canvas50 x 50 cm

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