Looking back on 2022 part 2: The Barley Mill

I’m grateful the number and range of commissions I am asked to do has grown this year. One of my favourites was this special new home portrait of a beautiful converted barn in Shropshire.

The project comprised:

• Lots of changes to the scale and dimensions of the project – this one grew in size once my clients decided where they were going to hang it
• A delightful weekend sketching on site and enjoying the hospitality of my lovely hosts
• At least 25 sketches in various media
• Many layers of oil paint that dried faster than anticipated in the unexpected British midsummer warmth
• Another lovely weekend with my clients who came to collect their painting in person.

You can read more about this one in my plein-air sketching and studio painting process blogs.