Marine Art and Seascapes Blog

Painting of the Month

Explore my Painting of the Month page, a showcase of contemporary marine art, featuring original boat paintings, coastal paintings, and maritime scenes with insightful stories behind each work.

Paintings of the North Devon Coastline

From well-known places such as Instow, Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Morte Point, Putsborough, Hartland and many more, my paintings and art prints reveal a gentle realism and luminosity in my depiction of the drama and beauty of the coastline.

Yacht Paintings and Art Prints

Explore my range of marine art prints and originals. Maritime art has a timeless quality, symbolizing heritage, exploration and even prestige. Collectors value it for its rarity, cultural significance and ability to enhance a sailing lifestyle while also appreciating in value.

Capturing the Motion of the Sea: The Challenge of Painting Water

Discover how I capture the motion of the sea and embrace the challenge of painting water with lifelike depth and realism in my maritime scenes.

The Commission of a Boat Painting

Discover the step-by-step process of commissioning a bespoke yacht painting. This blog post details the painting journey of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS, featuring work-in-progress images and helpful insights into professional maritime yacht art commissions.

Veolia Environnement Trimaran, Rolex Fastnet Race

This high-end masterpiece is more than art — it is a testament to the spirit of adventure, a homage to the technical precision of marine engineering, and a rare jewel for discerning collectors of maritime excellence.

Why Maritime Art is a Timeless Investment for Collectors

The beauty of collecting art lies in the fact that it is both a passion and a strategy. A painting on your wall can inspire you every day, while also quietly working for you as part of your long-term financial planning. Discover the enjoyment and benefits of owning a bespoke maritime painting.

Art Print Inspired by the America's Cup

This art print by artist Mark Woollacott captures the electrifying clash between Land Rover BAR and Oracle Team USA during the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series in Portsmouth, 2016.

This artwork is an independent artistic interpretation inspired by the race event and competing teams. It is not official merchandise licensed by the teams or event.

Artist Materials and Art Equipment

Explore the relationship between the artist and their art materials and studio equipment. High quality art supplies are crucial to the professional artist working in an art studio workspace. As a fine art painter, discover what top artwork brands I choose to work with and why.

Cap de Formentor Lighthouse Art Print

This blog post explores the famous Mallorca cycling route to Cap de Formentor Lighthouse and showcases the original painting, work-in-progress images, and details about purchasing the art print.

An Artist's Depiction of Port Grimaud, St. Tropez, France

Discover why I really enjoyed working on this commission, which had a combination of architectural elements as well as the maritime aspects.

Eco-friendly Artist

Oil paintings have always used plant-based oils, such as linseed. As a professional artist, I am committed to using artist products (e.g. paint pigments, mediums, thinners, brush cleaners,) which are sourced through natural and ethical processes and use plant-based oils while still maintaining high quality results.

Do Not Be Afraid of Art

Have you ever felt apprehensive when visiting an art gallery or felt it was a requisite to have a basic, prior understanding of art history and to be familiar with the names of artists in order to appreciate a painting on a gallery wall? Well, let me reassure you; you don't need any of those things in order to fall in love with art.

Owning an Artwork

Buying a painting is a huge experience for many, one that is rewarding in terms of acquiring something of beauty that no-one else owns and also in terms of personal investment; but do you know what rights you own once you have purchased the artwork?

Meet the Artist Video

Learn where I find inspiration for my coastal art and why luminosity is so important in my work as an artist in this rare video interview recorded exclusively at Mayne Gallery, Kingsbridge, Devon. This 37 minute interview was recorded during August, 2024.

The Best South Hams Beaches

Discover what beaches in the South Hams have greatest appeal. In this post, I share my many artworks of the fabulous beaches of the South Hams and showcase the South Devon coastline in a way that will have lasting aesthetic appeal.

Hidey Holes book

Three of my paintings are featured in a book written by Robin Whitcomb, author of Wealding The Willow and Home Sweet Home. The book's title is Hidey Holes and is published by Troubador Publishing, and features stunning photographs and images of artworks of beautiful places across England and Wales.

A View From the Watkin Path

In 2014, I was invited (along with a number of artists) to donate a painting to the Prince's Trust (now known as the King's Trust). Learn how my painting ended up on the Wall of Inspiration and helped to raise funds for the Trust at the Hilton, Park Lane, London. The painting was inspired by a visit to Snowdonia.

Why Successful Business Leaders Love the Prestige of Sailing

In some ways, owning a yacht, superyacht or a well-built classic wooden boat can be a statement of success, but it is just as likely to be the fulfilment of a humble lifelong wish to sail and one day own such a boat. This blog post offers an artist's perspective.

World War II Royal Navy Battle Scene

I am pleased to share with you the story behind this painting, entitled, The Attack Pressed Home. This artwork portrays a World War II night action scene in which three British Motor Torpedo Boats — MTBs 349, 360, and 351 — press forward under intense enemy fire as they strike at a merchant vessel leading a convoy off the Dutch coast near IJmuiden.