Wish Tower Cafe 2

This is another view of the Wish Tower Cafe from opposite The Grand Hotel. I'm really fascinated to find out about the re-redevelopment plans for this building/site. A real opportunity to create something brilliant.

Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne

This is a pretty little theatre near the seafront in Eastbourne. It's quite traditional and has a lovely homely feel about it.RESERVED FOR THE MOWBRAY HOTEL

Downland near Lewes

I really like the view from the train from Lewes to Brighton, particularly a mile or so from Lewes. This is looking over to the right near the petrol station.

St Leonards Station

I first came here in 1959 when I was an infant. My mother used to live here as a girl and there are several shops neraby that have been trading since the 30s. Looking at buildings like this, probably built 100 years ago, always makes me think about how even though the world has changed in so many ways, some things (like much of the built environment) can stay the same.

On the beach

A graphic composition of a derelict fishing boat on the beach at Eastbourne. Painting this reminded me of Robert Taveners classes at art college. Taking an image and translating it into say, a lino or screen print.

26th July 2009

A little bit further along the road from yesterdays painting!

25th July 2009

This is a view just east of Cuckmere Haven travelling towards Eastbourne looking south.

Newhaven

This is an interesting new apartment building on the docks in Newhaven. Part of me really likes it and another part dislikes this kind of 'corporate gentrification'. I suppose it has to be good for the town though.

View from the bridge

This is looking at the farmland between Denton Island and Bishopstone from the cross channel ferry at Newhaven. It is incredible how quickly the light changes when looking at scenes like this.

High & Over

This is a view driving towards Cuckmere Haven from Eastbourne with High & Over in the distance. There has been a really warm colouring in the fields over the past week with a particular 'orangey brown' crop appearing.

Fishing Boat, Eastbourne

This is on the beach near the tennis courts at the eastern end of Eastbourne promenade. It's a really nice area and quieter than many of the beaches in Eastbourne.

Cuckmere Haven

As you start to climb the hill eastwards from Cuckmere Haven there is a path that leads to the beach. This is a view of the gate at the start of the path.

19th July - Sussex from the Sea

This is a view of the sea and coastline from the Channel Ferry. Early morning just after dawn.

18th July - Newhaven

I spent the weekend in Dieppe as part of the Art Ete celebrations. Artists from around Normandy attend the day long event in the centre of Dieppe. The council provide covered stands in a square and the event also features dancers, jugglers, musicians etc.
This painting is based on the light tower at the end of Newhaven Harbour viewed from the ferry.

The village pond at Lindfield

As you can see, some of the recent paintings have been more traditional than previous. This is a view across the pond at Lindfield, (near Ardingly) Saturday's and Sunday's paintings will be posted on Monday this week.

Poppy Field near Falmer 3

This is a close up of a poppy field near Falmer. Following on from yesterday's 'Lilly' painting I will be occasionally tackling subjects like this focussing on the flora and fauna around the Sussex countryside.

Lilly pond

Another painting from a lilly pond at Sheffield Park.This is a new subject for me, one that I don't feel entirely at ease with. Perhaps that's a good reason to do more?

Sheffield Park

Over the past few weeks I seem to be re-visiting places I haven't been in a while. I think the last time I came here was in 1968!
Lots of fauna at the moment but little in the way of flora. Very pleasant nevertheless. Overcast today but still warm.

Lindfield

Now this is an interesting little village. I would imagine it's particularly nice at Christmas. I've painted this without any motor vehicles and I would imagine the view is pretty much unchanged over the past 100 years.

Poppy Field near Rye

As predicted, it was rainy first thing this morning. This is a study of a heavy sky with poppy field in the foreground (near Rye).

Bishopstone

I first came here in the summer of 1969 and it really hasn't changed much. I often drive by on my way along the coast road between Seaford and Brighton. Recently I took the little lane towards Bishopstone and heres a view after leaving the hamlet driving north.

Poppy Field near Falmer

The poppies have just stared appearing and seem even more imposing on a dull day. Rain promised later today and the sky is dark and brooding. This is near Falmer looking west over the university campus.

Alciston

This is a mile or so along the road towards Brighton from yesterdays painting. There's a gap in the hedge that frames this particular section of the downs. Still warm today but cloudier.

The Cricketers Arms at Berwick (I think)

Well, I know it's The Cricketers Arms and I THINK it's Berwick. Wherever it is it's a lovely pub with a beautiful garden. When I first visited here in the 70's the landlady only served Harveys Bitter (from a barrel behind a serving hatch) I seem to remember asking if she had any food and she replied 'This is a pub not a cafe' Even though I was hungry I liked her response.

Barcombe 2

This is just up the road from yesterday's painting of the green hut. At this time of year the crops take on a golden hue. This is late afternoon.

Barcombe - near Lewes

Coming back from Sheffield Park we came upon this lovely little corrugated iron building. There was no clue to it's current use but it looks eclesiastical. Anyone know? It's between the village and Barcombe Mills.Thanks to Ruth and Ady who advise me it's called the 'Tin Tabernacle'

Piddinghoe 2

I liked the pattern made when viewing the downs through this wooden jetty on the banks of the River Ouse at Piddinghoe.
Very warm again today, also went to Sheffield Park near Haywards Heath. Very nice.

Muggy

RESERVED Really warn today but not brilliantly sunny until later on. A beautiful summer evening though - very calm. This is a view looking north near Falmer.

Near Falmer - looking east

This is a view approaching Falmer from the south (Rottingdean) I'm fascinated by the 'farming lines' that occur in the landscape in a completely random way. This is looking east.

Saltdean Lido

Another view of Saltdean Lido, just east of Brighton. I've always loved the idea of pools like this and must arrange to spend a few hours at one sometime. There's another popular one in Lewes - The Pells. Not as architecturally interesting as this one, but homely and the kind of outdoor pool I remember from my childhood.

Day One! Piddinghoe - Looking East

This is the first painting in my new series Sussex 365. A daily painting EVERY day over the coming year.

This is the lovely hamlet of Piddinghoe just north of Newhaven looking east over the River Ouse to the downs beyond. I imagine this little place is hardly unchanged over the past century. A beautiful summers day today. Very hot with not a cloud in the sky (well maybe just one or two)