Bradshaw brook, seven acres.

Oil on canvas

8x6 inches

£25 unframed

It was 2:00pm, very hot with no breeze, as I treked round seven acres, looking for a spot to paint, especially out of the sun. Though somewhere nice, where I could see plenty of bright sunlight in the distance.

I found this place, just down a steep bank, on an island that had been cut off from the recent hot weather. With highland balsam, tall grasses, I cleared a little patch to make a better view.

As the gently waters flowed by, the tranquility took over. One of the most peaceful places I have painted yet!, even though I'm a stones throw from the modern factory and main road above...By R.A.Hall

Early morning sunshine behind the trees.

Oil on canvas board

8x6 inches

£25 unframed.

After dropping my youngest son off at school, I took a short cut through seven acres country park. It was really, bright dazzling sunshine and only 9:00am. It was rising slowly behind the trees. I picked a nice spot in the long grass to capture this moment. Just the other day, I got soaked in the same spot. And I was also unprepared, had no provisions or had the right equipment.

Being blinded by the brightness, I thought I had painted to dark but the result,once back home, my eyes adjusted, the  painting looks great.