Paintings & Inspirations

I know, it’s weird to have a page on artwork on a site which is dedicated to mindset coaching.

Or is it?

Where do these pictures appear from, if there is no spirit and mindset involvement? I believe we all have whispers from within, whispers which can lead to creativity or productivity.

When we stop and listen, we feel as though our fuel tank is full and we have the energy to follow the trail. Sometimes, that trail leads me to create a painting.

And where better to share them than here, on my private website?

So, without further ado, here they are.

If you like them, let me know. ?

Portrait of Aisha Perks

This is a large black and white pencil drawing of my daughter Aisha. Absolutely loved doing this and it was an exploration into black and white.

Oil Paintings

Oil is a medium I love to work in but I’m no speedy gonzalez when I work in oil. My Dutch Cow took about a year to complete, with me working on it at the weekends.

My Dutch Cow

This picture was inspired by a young cow in Holland who I walked past one morning.

The painting is a tribute to all the young lives that are slaughtered before they can become adults.

I’ve always adored the gentle gaze of a cow’s curious expression – and this was a way to immortalise her.

She is My Dutch Cow because she lives on in my memory.

Innocence

The inspiration for Innocence was similar to My Dutch Cow. A field of young calves innocently gazing at the human visitors with all their big-eyed curiosity.

One year later, they would not be alive.

The painting is about the essence of life and peace and gentle, innocent curiosity.

Siesta Time in Córdoba

The first time I visited Córdoba it was mid July and over 40ºc. As we walked through the streets, it was like something from a movie after the end of the world!

There was absolutely nobody around. Not a car stirred. Not a pedestrian strolled.

After a while we saw an ice-cream shop which was open and I asked why the city was so empty.

The answer? Who would be in the streets in Córdoba in the middle of a summer day? They’ve all gone to the beach or to their beds for a siesta!

And so was the spark of inspiration for creating this painting.

Reflections

Water is fascinating. Just as we see our lives as fixed while in truth we are seeing reflections of our own emotions, values, interpretations and filters, so is it with water.

This was inspired by going out on a friend’s boat in a lake in Holland.

Life

Another calf, inspired by the look in his eye.

Pastels & Pencil

Before working in oil, my chosen medium used to be pastels.

Amsterdam Canal

No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without taking some time to admire the canals. This was simply that – in admiration of a city full of life and beauty.

Three Tomatoes

Grolsch Bottle

Andalucia