January Trees, Oulston

Painted en plein air on a cloudy, rain-soaked afternoon in January, this piece began out in the Yorkshire landscape before the weather finally got the better of me. After about an hour the rain set in, and I completed the painting back in the studio, working from memory and reference while holding on to the freshness and spontaneity of those first marks made outdoors.

Winter in Yorkshire has a quiet richness to it. Even with the leaves gone, the hedgerows, bare trees and shifting skies are full of subtle colour, you simply have to slow down and look for it.

Oil on canvas board

Painting size: 30 × 40 cm
Framed size: 41.5 × 51.5 cm (approximately 4 cm deep)

FRAMING
This painting is supplied framed in my signature 50mm scoop frame, hand-finished in Farrow & Ball “Elephant’s Breath” with a “Pointing” slip inset.

The framing is intended to provide a calm, understated presentation that complements the palette and character of the work.

If you would prefer the painting supplied unframed in order to arrange your own framing, please feel free to get in touch prior to purchase.

MATERIALS
Painted in professional-grade archival oil paints on canvas panel and finished with a protective varnish to enhance depth of colour and longevity.

SHIPPING
Carefully prepared and dispatched via tracked and insured delivery.