Over New year, I’ve had to take an enforced break from painting after succumbing to a bug and I hope to back to form shortly.

Just before Christmas, I had a few chances to see some of the winter skies that formed over the coast.

It is always a fascinating time of year for land and seascapes. The beautiful, low sun and haziness in the atmospheric creates some lovely views.

I also spent some time finishing a couple of landscape watercolour paintings based on views of the River Tweed I started before Christmas.

Looking further ahead, I am looking forward to bringing you some exciting new paintings as we go into the year.

Have a good start to 2019!