Description

I began this little oil painting as a doodle, however I quickly recognised where it was going. I’m very fond of this scenery, even though I mostly made it up. The scene is based on the view from the car park at the Nacamiento restaurant in Vélez de Benaudalla, Granada – a quiet little town in southern Spain where I used to live.

An ongoing issue for many artists is understanding which subject matter is valuable enough to paint. My art is often autobiographical. Even so, I’m regularly surprised when the content reflects back my direct experience – and yet what else could it be?

A love affair with Andalusia

Not long ago I enjoyed a trip here. It felt incredible to be back – immersed in the stunning landscapes and being with some of my magnificent friends (a lot of whom are foreign recluses), who populate the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.