Tywyn by the Sea

Tywyn - late afternoon

I took this picture at a relaxing break last month at Tywyn. Tywyn is in mid wales north of Aberyswyth and south of Barmouth. A pleasant seaside town with enough shops to survive comfortably but not too spoiled with touristy attractions. At the moment the sea front looks like a construction site, as it quite literally is. They are currently reinforcing the sea defenses, they have even created a mini island out at sea as part of this. For some reason this part of the world gets the most astounding sunsets. Sunsets whilst wonderful "live" are a bit "chocolate boxy" for me when it comes to photos and paintings. But I have included a photo any way below.


Tywyn - very late afternoon!

Devening Telegraph feature about me

Last week Derby Evening Telegraph did an article about me and my paintings here http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Crash-turned-Gareth-keyboards-canvas-paintbrushes/article-2127732-detail/article.html .

Descent through rain

I took this picture* (as a passenger not driver ;-) a couple of years ago. We were driving down the hill that leads into the the small town of Aberdovey (Aberdyfi). it was dusk and raining very hard, visibility was poor and its quite a narrow, coastal road. I think this photo captures the motion and darkness of the road.

*Taken with a mobile phone, a mobile phone is better than any high-end camera as you are more likely to have it to hand. What is better a low-resolution photo or none at all?

Moon Moor and Sea: Preview

Kinder Mist


Winter Storm


Height of the Storm


Sun through clouds

Four of the 40 or so paintings featuring in my upcoming solo show at the Tarpey Gallery.

Exhibition Announcement: Moon Moor and Sea

My solo show is coming up Tarpey Gallery Castle Donington. Its a significant exhibition for me as I will be showing over 40 paintings.

Full details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268066814481&index=1

Preview photos of some paintings to follow