Trees: markers of time, place & season

Working outside in all weathers and seasons, my sketches aim to capture the beauty, diversity and resilience of trees within the landscape. These drawings are now sold or were completed as commissions but similar work is available.

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Path through the Silver birches on the South side of Brownsea Island, Dorset. Chalk and pencil on light brown paper. Drawn August 2021.

Resurgence: Oaks at Wytham

Oaks at Wytham Woods, Oxford. This open area of the woods includes Oaks in all stages of life, death and regeneration. Charcoal on vintage paper. Drawn July 2020. SOLD

Sussex Oak

An old oak growing on a field margin in Isfield, East Sussex. Charcoal and chalk on light brown paper. Drawn July 2022. SOLD.

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Chilterns Walk: Ash Trees above Stonor Park

Two Ash trees growing close together on a bend in the high ridge above Stonor in the Chilterns. Charcoal and chalk on light brown paper. Drawn August 2022. SOLD.

Winter Beeches, Oxford

Beech tree on the riverside path in Oxford's University Parks. Charcoal on cream paper. Drawn February 2021. SOLD.

Japanese Pagoda Tree, University Parks, Oxford

Planted in the 1880s this is one of the oldest trees within Oxford's University Parks growing close to Keble Gate. This winter version shows the contorted and lopped shape of the tree. Charcoal and chalk on light brown paper. Drawn April 2024.

Mistletoe in Poplars, Music Meadow

A group of poplars heavily parasitised with Mistletoe growing in Oxford's Music Meadow. Drawn September 2024. COMMISSION.

The path to Brinkburn Mill

Winter evening light on the track to Brinkburn Mill, Northumberland. Charcoal and chalk on vintage brown paper. Drawn October 2024.