New Collection 'Sharing the Surf' release date Friday 25th September 2020

I am pleased to announce that on Friday 25th September 2020 my new collection ‘Sharing the Surf’ will go live on my website. The new collection explores the positive and peaceful relationship we can have with marine life that inhabit the ocean. There are seven new watercolour paintings in the series from different viewpoints. I will be donating 20% of all profit made on original paintings, prints and art greetings cards to Surfers Against Sewage who are campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

New Way of Looking

After a few experiments in my sketchbook I decided to focus on a mini series of aerial paintings focusing on a surfer’s journey to catching a wave. It is such a refreshing viewpoint to tackle and has challenged me by having to consider what a figure would look like from above, how the water would be moving and how the sunlight would cast shadows. I was unsure how watercolour would work in this way but I have been pleasantly surprised how well it does and it really does compliment the fluidity of the ocean seen from above. I am planning to do more on surfers focusing on manoeuvres and possibly turn my attention to bodyboarders as well.

Need an original gift for Father's Day?

Is your Dad a shredder?  Does he love the ocean and the beach? Need an original gift for Father’s Day to say a special thank you?

I’m offering 15% off site wide for the next month to help people find an original gift. The code is MYDADISRAD

I can ship directly to your Dad if that makes things easier and I am also offering a free gift wrapping service using eco friendly products. Just let me know what you prefer, drop me a line with what you would like on the gift tag.

April for Artists 2020

‘Aqua Solace’ was inspired by dreaming of when I could return to the ocean as the UK is currently in lockdown. Watercolour and pencil on paper keep this artwork light and fluid. I love working in watercolour the fluidity of the paint and the organic way it blend and moves. I produced ‘Aqua Solace’ recently during the April for Artists 2020 challenge. I have been really enjoying taking part in the challenge and it has given me chance to develop my own practice and connect with other Artists around the world.