Be inspired by meadows and hedges

In this modern world we lead quite artificial lives and I feel we need to re-discover more natural ways of being in order to maintain healthy creative thought. Connecting with nature does not necessarily mean travelling far to seek dramatic landscapes. Quiet, simple nature subjects can be just as inspiring as bigger themes. For example, the hedge, fields and wayside near my home are full of wonderful information.

My way of working and information gathering is a combination of things. The most important of these is that I spend time with the subject. This might be sitting and doing a paint sketch or simply being there for a period of time. I take photographs but will often revisit