Well, that’s another Easter over with and yet again I have enough chocolate to last me until at least next weekend (I have no restraint where chocolate is concerned)!

I hope you're doing well and had an enjoyable Easter, especially as the sun actually came out too, which for a UK bank holiday is a rare thing. I've just returned from a week-long break in Jersey, where I was blown away by the beauty of the coastline. The scenery was so inspiring that I couldn't wait to start working on some new paintings!

While away, I still had my pencils and sketchbook with me and created the image below in just a few minutes. Strangely, we hadn’t visited or seen any lighthouses when I created this and yet it is almost identical to La Corbiere lighthouse. I think I must have seen an image or a painting somewhere along our travels and it came out in my freehand sketch.

Of course, being a small island, Jersey has a lot of military and naval history and this was evident in the many museums, which held a large number of impressive oil paintings depicting various ships. Again, they all serve as inspiration for a future painting series.

But first, I need to finish my latest oil painting, which is inspired by my recent trip to the Scottish Highlands. It features a stunning deer, and I'm really excited to see how it turns out. Make sure to keep an eye out for updates on my progress on Facebook and Instagram.

With Spring now upon us, I'm also getting ready for my first art stall of the season, which will be at the Burghfield May Fayre on 21st May. I'm already thinking about what I need to bring with me to make it the best one yet! If you're in the area, make sure to stop by and say hi. I'd love to chat with you about all things art. I will also be selling my dinosaur books for children aged 3-7 years so if art is not your thing perhaps an illustrated book will be of interest.

As always, I appreciate your support and feedback. If you have any suggestions for future paintings, don't hesitate to reach out to me. And if you haven't already, please feel free to share my newsletter so others can stay up-to-date on all my latest work.

Until next time,

Roy

P.S. If you're interested in purchasing any of my paintings, don't forget to check out my website. I have some amazing pieces available, and I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have.