I’m a retired architect and now a ‘plein air’ watercolour artist living in  Crossgar, County Down, halfway between the Mourne Mountains and  Strangford Lough, two of my favourite painting locations. 

My goal is to see & capture Ireland with fresh eyes. 

The thrill of painting a watercolour is like taking a rollercoaster ride through a  kaleidoscope of colour and light. Turbulent as it is, all I want is to create a simple  sketch. To tell a beautiful lie that I can hang on my wall and delight me every  day. 

If there’s a ray of sunshine to be had I’ll pack up the Harley with paints & coffee  & head for the Mournes. 

If there are two rays of sunshine to be had, I’ll pack up the camper-van & head out west. Hmm.. Donegal looks promising this weekend!