This year we have spent time visiting Athelhampton House in Dorset with a view to painting a series of works inspired by this wonderful Tudor Mansion and Garden. I have rarely visited a place that has so much atmosphere. It’s as though the occupants from the 1500’s are just in the next room waiting to greet you. As it is, the staff who do welcome you are so helpful and bursting with enthusiasm for what is one of England’s finest gems.

Not only is the stone house superb, along with it, there is an immense kitchen, furnished rooms and a glorious garden with water features and so many unexpected ‘secret’ views of the building.

As I continue to pursue this personal painting project I will post works on my ‘New Works’ page.