Thought I should put a bit more energy into getting my paintings back out into the world. Taking a punt on the Cass Art prize with this one. #CassArt #oilpainting #artist #exhibition #DH7 #CoDurham

Another session on this one this evening. I think it's there. It'll sit on my mantle piece for a wee while and I'll spot anything that needs more work, but I'm happy with it for now. #WIP #pleinair #oilpainting #urbanlandscapepainting #DH7 #ushawmoor #CoDurham

Evening sun in #DH7 Stopping now as the light has already changed too much. I'll come back for another session soon. #pleinairpainting #oilpaint #urbanlandscape #CoDurham

My Beautiful Neighbourhood. Flass Corner, Ushaw Moor, oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches. #CoDurham #Durham #pleinair #landscapepainter #oiloncanvas #urbanlandscape #DH7 @grimartgroup.bsky.social

The idea to paint this one has been brewing for years. Railway Bridge at Langley Moor, Co Durham. Painted on location over 3 sessions, and a bit more in the studio. #pleainair #oilpainting #urbanlandscape #landscapepainting #DH7 #CoDurham
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Long spring evening shadows playing on the back of a terrace. I see this view every day, there's a painting in there somewhere. Waiting for the moment. Cockhouse Lane, Ushaw Moor, Co Durham. #drawing #lightandshade #pencildrawing #sketchbook #DH7 #CoDurham @grimartgroup.bsky.social

Second session on this one. It's nearly there. Quite happy with progress. Every painting has its own journey and you have to let them find their way. #pleinair #oilpainting #DH7 #Durham #codurham #urbanlandscapepainting

First session on this one. It's a view I've been pondering for quite a few years now and I'm happy with my progress so far. Langley Moor with the East Coast Main Line shooting overhead. #DH7 #CoDurham #Pleinair #oil_painting

I'm great at starting paintings with great gusto and enthusiasm... Never so good at finishing them, so dragged this one out for a third session as it has been sitting in my studio in a state of "almost but not quite" for weeks now. #pleinair #urbanlandscape #DH7 #CoDurham #oiloncanvas

First session on this one, making the most of a sunny Saturday in Co Durham. Another of those views which I've been considering for years. #DH7 #Pleinair #oilpainting #EshWinning #urbanlandscape

Another session, catching the last light of the day, and a very different light from Saturday. Lots of heavy grey sky & the sun poking its nose out now and then. It's not finished but I'm happy with how it's going. #DH7 #urbanlandscape #pleinair #oilpainting #CoDurham #WIP

In flagrante. #pleinair #urbanlandscape #oilpaint #CoDurham #DH7

Portrait of Netty - one of our regulars in my local pub. A4, graphite on paper. #supportyourlocal #portrait #pencildrawing #pubdrawing #DH7

My contribution to The Great Big Art Gallery. A project in our village where people make art and display It in their windows. Good motivation to get the easel out and splash some paint around on a sunny day. #DH7 #CoDurham #Greatbigartgallery

Bit of outdoor gouache painting going on. #pleinair #landscapepainting #DH7 #TheHut

A few shots from Saturday night in The Flass #supportlivemusic #DH7 #supportmusicvenues #CoDurham #livemusic

Thirsty Thursday in my local. Pen & Ink, and a pint of Guinness for inspiration. #supportyourlocal #pubdrawing #Thursdayvibes #penandink #drawing #DH7

Early morning cycle ride. Milder and windy. Stopped for a photo under a bridge. Hello... #hellokitty #cycling #MorningVibes #DH7 #CoDurham

Rocking the Rum Pot in Chester-le-Street on Saturday night. Great venue, great crowd and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. #supportlivemusic #supportmusicvenues Next gig, The Flass in Ushaw Moor. #CoDurham #DH7 Shout out to Chris Wilson for the photos.

Extra layers are good on a 10 mile cycle in freezing fog, until you stop for a pee. Regardless, I still made it and got the camera out. #Sundaymotivation #bestpartoftheday #photography #cycling #landscapephotography #DH7 #CoDurham

Kebab shop at night, Co Durham. #urbanlandscape #kebabshop #takeaway #pencildrawing #DH7

On the easel, another session on this one which is either resolved or still a work in progress. We'll see after a spell on the mantle piece for a few days of pondering and looking. #WIP #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #studiopainting #CoDurham #DH7

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There is something ubiquitous about the former garage forecourt converted into a hand car wash. Every town in the UK must have at least one by now. Car Wash, Langley Moor, oil on canvas board, 10 x 14 inches, 2023. #pleinair #landscapepainting #urbanlandscape #DH7 #codurham #carwash

This one is from 2021, but I felt appropriate considering how cold it is out there - even had our first snow of the year. #oiloncanvas #letitsnow #oilpainting #pleinair #CoDurham #DH7

My first post, so I thought a post office would be appropriate. I painted this a couple of years ago and as is typical with any urban landscape, it's not there any more. #painting #landscape #DH7 #CoDurham #oilpainting