Day 15 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Back in Norfolk, I was going to head for the Coast but the winds were so strong I thought it would be silly so, I stayed inland. As it was I had to set the easel up so it was half in the boot of the car and I struggled to stand at times. The clouds were galloping across the sky at an amazing rate. I could see the rain getting closer and just managed to pack up in time. By the time I got home 10 mins later - brilliant clear sky!

Galloping Clouds, Norfolk

Day 14 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Busy day today, first I had an appointment with the physio, then popped in to daughter in law to drop off some stuff and had a coffee, off to Dad's to drop off his prescription and had another coffee, home to make Frank's lunch, a visit from a friend that needed a sympathetic ear which left me an hour before going round to Granddaughter's birthday tea. So, this is another painting from just down the road. I am enjoying painting the late afternoon skies.

Late Afternoon, Moulton

Day 13 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Brilliant sunshine this morning as Helen and I hit the shops in Stamford. After lunch it had turned ominously grey andby the time we got back to Moulton it was raining. I knew I should have painted in the morning. By the time Helen left to head back to Norfolk it was pouring down, was I going to fail?  By 3.30 it eased off so I ventured out and to my delight , so did the sun.

After the Rain

Day 12 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

ThIs took my fancy today. I was driving to the river with artist friend Helen and we both spotted it at the same time. So I backed up and parked so that Helen could sketch from the car whilst I braved the elements. After 3/4 hour I had to stop as there was too much rain on the canvas and I was having to hold onto the easel to stop it blowing into the dyke.

Winter Filled Dyke

Day 10 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

A different view today.  Visiting son and daughter in law at Frimley Green.  Bit of a late start and when I'd finished the lights were on in the pub but I avoided the tempting to start putting them in.

Rose and Thistle, Frimley Green

Day 9 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Winds of 113 mph were recorded in the UK today! I must admit it was a bit breezy in the Fens. I decided to use my car as a wind break and as it turned out  - a shelter from the rain. I managed to set up my tripod so that one leg was in the boot, that way I could sit on the back ledge of the car and get more protection from the elements

Easel set up for shelter

I didn't venture far again today. the view is the back of our village. Our house is nestled in between the church and the mill.

Moulton Mill & Church

Incidentally, Moulton Mill is the tallest Mill in the UK. It was restored 10 years ago and is now open to the public Thursday to Saturday

Day 8 of 30 paintings in 30 days

Such a lovely crisp day today. This view is less than half a mile from my house in Moulton. Cabbages are not the most inspiring subject but I did like the bird scarers  and the silhouette of the barn at the end of the field.

Bird Scarers, Clapton Gate