Withyhedge Beacon is a naval navigational mark situated at the southern end of Jennycliff Bay. It is overshadowed by two large communication pylons which are significant landmarks on the eastern side of Plymouth Sound. The Jennycliff landmass offers a sheltered haven in an easterly wind for boats at anchor and a fickle breeze for yacht racing.
size 2' x 2'6"
Mount Batten breakwater, Plym Yacht Club race start box overlooks Plymouth Sound, regularly sending boats on their way for the Friday night series and weekend events. the start line is a visual line between a portable orange pole and the sturdier white flag post.
size 2'6" x 3'6"
Four paintings were submitted for the 2017 National Acrylic Painters Exhibition, held at the Crypt Gallery, St. Ives. The work included the two pieces shown above plus two smaller abstract images. Visitors showed a keen interest in the images and how they were produced and one of the small paintings was sold.
Passage Plan 1 was a reflective response sailing out into a wet and breaking horizon with references to charts, course and tidal direction
size 12" x 15"
Passage Plan 2 another reflective image relating to clearing skies and calming seas as the evening draws in.
