I’ve lost count of the numerous times I have visited and painted the Ashdown Forest. It has become part of my history and the paintings I make there are a reflection of my deeply held feelings for the place. I have worn a path to a few particular locations in the forest that have continued to inspire my interests as a painter. With each visit comes a new determination to find fresh ways of conveying my encounter with a familiar place. There is a feeling of scale, light and beauty in this landscape and that, perhaps is the reason that keeps me going back.

Autumn, Ashdown Forest 66x71cm oil on board