A detailed landscape that depicts an area of the Surrey Hills that according to legend, the Devil became so irritated by all the churches being built in Sussex during the Middle Ages that he decided to dig a channel from the English Channel through the South Downs and flood the area. As he began digging, he threw up huge lumps of earth, each of which became a local landmark — such as Chanctonbury Ring, Cissbury Ring, Mount Caburn, and Rackham Hill. He got as far as the village of Poynings ( The Devil's Dyke) when he was disturbed by a cock crowing. One version of this story claims that it was the prayers of St Dunstan that made all the cocks crow earlier than usual. The devil assumed that dawn was about to break and leapt into Surrey, creating the Devil's Punch Bowl where he landed. As you hike along the trail at the bottom of the Punchbowl looking to the other side the valley you are faced with an impenetrable forest of green trees with the occasional wild rabbit darting in and out , Looking above these you see the side of the valley rising high above you with the Heather brightening the hillside. A truly beautiful place to wander . This painting is sold in a natural solid wood frame with all fittings ready to hang on your wall. size 40cmx50cm I will also supply a signed certificate of authenticity.
This painting is taken from a series of photographs of a flower meadow seen in a park in Twickenham Middlesex. So many flowers in one place made the scene so bright and cheerful . I had to immortalise this scene in a landscape painting in oils. You can almost smell the scent of the flowers and see them gently swaying in the breeze. Painted around all sides ready to hang. I will also supply a signed certificate of authenticity .
I have looked at this view toward the Beaulieu River on many occasions, taken many photographs then on this day the clouds were just right to give me the light i wanted for this painting of the estuary and the tall pine that is clinging on to the edge of the cliff , such a beautiful scene . This painting comes framed in a natural light wood frame with all fittings ready to hang on your wall and a signed certificate of authenticity .
Summer Grass in Pastel by Brian Burgin Summer Grass in Pastel by Brian Burgin. When walking in the Surrey Hills in Summer the many different grasses are abundant, how could we not stop to admire their gently waving simplicity . I suspect that i will be painting many more grasses in the future their simple clean lines are irresistible . Mounted in a lightwood frame behind glass and ready to hang on your wall , and of course a Certificate of Authenticity will be supplied with the painting . Dimensions 42.5cm x 32cm x 2.5cm in the frame .
The River Wey at Pyrford is a painting depicting a gentle stroll along the river on a lovely warm sunny day , stopping and looking back the view opened up to show the ancient wind swept trees and the old tree with only one branch left , feeling the warm sun and looking at the glorious reflections in the water i had to take the photograph that was to become this painting. It took a while to complete but worth the effort i think . This painting is painted on a Belle Arti poplar wood panel in oils . varnished and sold in a natural solid wood frame with all fittings ready to hang on your wall. Size 40cm x 50 cm
This painting is of a yacht that sailed through the reflection of the sun on the beautiful Beaulieu River one warm summers evening , I captured it in a photograph and at a later date painted the scene full of silhouettes and a warm golden sky . Size 46cm x36cm , Oil on canvas Painted all sides and varnished .
On a Sunday afternoon stroll in Forests of Hindhead in Surrey the weather decided to keep giving short sharp showers , quite refreshing really , then as if to say look at me there is these shiny plentiful berries with the occasional tear drop , how could i resist painting these little beauties. Size overall 42.5cm x 32cm x 2.5cm Painted in Pastels . Sealed with a Acrylic sealant spray . Framed under glass for further protection . Suplied with a certificate of authenticity.
I could not resist painting this statuesque stunning beauty, the clean lines and stunning colours make a vibrant painting , this painting is painted on all sides and varnished for full protection , it is sold with all fittings ready to hang on your wall and of course a Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions 46cm x 36cm x 1.7 cm
Feel the warm evening glow of the sun through the trees as the birds begin to settle and the evening chorus begins .This photograph is presented in a painterly fashion for effect .
Feel the warm evening glow of the sun through the trees as the birds begin to settle and the evening chorus begins .This photograph is presented in a painterly fashion for effect .