When I was a lad and first getting into drawing and painting, I always had a bit of a dream of illustrating a board game. I loved all the bright colours and spot illustrations. I remember Mouse Trap and Haunted House being particular favourites. Christmas Day was never quite complete without a board game orRead more…
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London is always a highlight. Having exhibited there myself a few times, it’s a place I enjoy returning to—if only to be a bit envious! The galleries are filled with an impressive range of paintings, sculptures and installations, and one of the exhibition’s amateur,can exhibit alongside some ofRead more…
I spent most of my life living in cities, including 24 years in London. The result was that I knew almost nothing about farm animals. In truth, the only ones I really knew were the ones neatly wrapped beneath cellophane in supermarkets. I was a proper Townie! A good few years ago, though, allRead more…
Earlier in the year, I was asked to paint a client’s home in Richmond upon Thames, London. I was rather looking forward to it, as I have visited Richmond a number of times over the years—not only for painting (see below), but also for days and nights out. Interestingly, on previous visits I generally keptRead more…
See the video below A client recently commissioned me to paint a beautiful pub in south-west London, so I headed out for the day to capture some reference sketches. The area has a wonderfully picturesque feel. In fact, if you were standing by the bridge, you could easily be forgiven for thinking you wereRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of The Onion Garden worth £160, This painting is 20cm x 23cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 9th-July-2026. Sign up to my newsletter here A bit about The Onion Garden I visited the Onion Garden inRead more…
Recently, I paid a visit to The Affordable Art Fair in London. It was going to be a very slow day because the previous evening had been rather lively. Yes, that evening included a band that sang songs about (amongst other things) dog dribble. Despite the title It was a far better gig than youRead more…
Last year I began selling greetings cards featuring my allotments and gardens. Just recently I have decided to add three more sets for you to choose. Having looked through my collection of artworks I thought three locations would be of interest. The London Collection The Cornwall Collection The Cotswold Collection Each is on high qualityRead more…
In recent times, I was pleased to be invited to deliver one of my art talks to the Portsmouth Urban Sketchers group. I really enjoy giving these talks, as they give me the opportunity to share a few painting tips with those who are already painting and drawing—and, hopefully, to inspire a few new convertsRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of A branch of flowering Magnolia worth £160, This painting is 27cm x 18cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 19th-Mar-2026. Sign up to my newsletter here If you would like to purchase an artwork or considerRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of A farmhouse from a view in Evercreech, Somerset worth £160, This painting is 21cm x 21cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 22nd-Jan-2026. Sign up to my newsletter here About once a week, I takeRead more…
You can buy this painting as a limited edition print here Late last year, I was commissioned to paint The Southwark Tavern in South London. The inspiration for the commission came from the client, who has spent many happy afternoons at the tavern and wanted a pleasant memory to hang on his wall. Naturally, IRead more…
In recent months, I was commissioned to paint a house in Wimbledon, London. An interesting aspect of this project was that the client asked me to depict the house as it would have appeared in the late 19th century, when it was first built. The client supplied several photographs from that period, and I wasRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of A Titan steam tractor worth £160, This painting is 30cm x 20cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 27th-Nov-2025. Sign up to my newsletter here I found this steam tractor at the Bath and West ShowRead more…
Earlier this year, I was approached by the RSPB to paint a Redwing for their Autumn/Winter publication. As part of the commission, the RSPB also asked me to create an accompanying tutorial to show readers how to paint one themselves. It was an interesting project, as I don’t usually stop to think about how IRead more…
In this video, I’m visiting the charming village of Cookham in the county of Berkshire, during which I managed to do two paintings. Now, I hesitate to use the phrase “quintessential English village,” but on this occasion I really can’t think of a better alternative – because Cookham truly is just that. It hasRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of St Leonard’s Church, and The Clerk’s House, Shoreditch worth £160, This painting is 30cm x 20cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 5th-Sept-2025 Sign up to my newsletter here I often see this church when I’mRead more…
I will be attending the Westbury Festival and will be doing A one hour talk on art, finishing with a free raffle for an original watercolour painting of The Laverton. Venue The Laverton, Westbury, Date Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 7:30PM Cost £7.00 + booking fee* Book tickets for my talk here I will discussRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Ronda in Spain worth £160, This painting is 27cm x 21cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 10th-July-2025 Sign up to my newsletter here A good while ago I visited Spain for a week orRead more…
I have a painting showing in a new exhibition at the Catto Gallery in Hampstead, London. Flask Walk in Hampstead For my subject, I chose to paint Flask Walk, a charming little walkway lined with shops and cafés, ending with a fine pub, The Flask. Interestingly, the name ‘Flask Walk’ comes from the flasks thatRead more…
I was recently commissioned to produce an illustration for Tatler magazine. The piece accompanied a fun and informative article about the history of the Whips’ Office and its current role in Parliament. The article featured the Labour Chief Whip, Sir Alan Campbell, “whipping in” party members—represented as hounds—into the Aye Lobby in the House ofRead more…
The Gallery Holt is a contemporary art space that has been exhibiting original artwork by some of the UK’s leading artists since 1972. They have recently invited me to be part of their Spring and Summer exhibition entitled, One Earth. The One Earth Exhibition 31st May – 8th July 2025 The fragility of our planetRead more…
I was commissioned by a member of the crew to paint Maceos Bar at the Glastonbury Festival, and it was a fine experience indeed. You can buy a limited edition print of Maceos here Unlike most bars, Maceos is temporary—built once a year for the festival—but when you arrive, it feels as though it’s beenRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of St Ives, Cornwall featuring St Nicholas’ Chapel and St Ives Head worth £160, This painting is 36cm x 19cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 23rd-May-2025. Sign up to my newsletter here I look forwardRead more…
Earlier this week, I took another small step toward my goal of inspiring the whole world to take up a bit of painting. Why do public speaking? I believe in putting down the phone, stopping the doomscrolling and picking up a pencil, some paper, and a bit of paint would do us all good. WithRead more…
Here, I feature a walking and painting video of Hampstead in London. I have painted Hampstead a few times before—it’s a lovely place, and I thought it would be well worth making a video featuring me undertaking an on-street painting of Flask Walk Market. I hope you enjoy it. A painting ofRead more…
Postman’s Park has always intrigued me. In the past, I would occasionally stumble upon this wonderful space while walking through the City of London. However, it was always by chance, and I could never locate it again. Its exact location—and even its name—remained a mystery. So, I was delighted earlier this year when a clientRead more…
I have an exhibition of paintings and limited-edition prints at The Crown Pub in Pilton, Somerset. The exhibtion is located at the rear of the pub and upstairs in the main function room gallery. There is a wide price range and handy, easy-to-buy, QR codes. The subject matter is pretty wide – you mayRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Regents Canal, East London worth £160, This painting is 30cm x 22cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 28th-November-24. Sign up to my newsletter here I look forward to your sign-up in the box on thisRead more…
The Creaky Shed is a local greengrocer that specializes in seasonal produce, offering many unusual and intriguing varieties. Its rustic interior evokes the charm of an old allotment shop, while its front displays are impressive enough to rival those at the Chelsea Flower Show. The painting is for sale here A limited edition print ofRead more…
The original painting of Clifton Nurseries in Maida Vale, London, measures 25cm x 27.5cm, and with the frame, it is 29cm x 31.5cm. You can buy a limited edition print of this painting here While working another job in Maida Vale, London, I was walking back to Warwick Avenue tube station. Part of myRead more…
This video came together at the tail end of a family holiday, and since it was a classic British trip, we naturally spent it by the seaside. Of course, being me, I packed my painting kit and video camera. This painting is available to buy here This painting is available as a limited editionRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Seville, Spain worth £120, This painting is 20cm x 21cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 17th-October-24. Sign up to my newsletter here I look forward to your sign up in the box on thisRead more…
I am really looking forward to showcasing a selection of my work at the wonderfully eclectic Rockaway Park Arts weekend in Temple Cloud, Somerset. Recently, having painted at Rockaway Park several times, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know the fantastic group of people who work there and It would be great if youRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter here to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Rocky Mountain Nurseries, Somerset worth £160, This painting is 29cm x 20cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 8th-August-24 . I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page. There willRead more…
Since I’ve been creating videos about my paintings, a very long list has developed and as painting allotments is something I’ve always done and always really enjoyed, I’m really pleased that finally, this subject has come to the top. A set of six Greetings cards You can buy this set of greetings cards hereRead more…
In this video, I’m going to talk about a series of paintings I’ve been doing at this wonderful place called Rockaway Park in Somerset. Now, as Rockaway Park is an eclectic and fantastic place and I’ve decided to paint five scenes. That said, I don’t doubt for a second that I could’veRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Saint Côme et Maruéjols, France worth £160, This painting is 29cm x 19cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 8th-August-24 . I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page. There willRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of Aimargues, Languedoc-Roussillon, France worth £160, This painting is 28cm x 22cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 6th-Jun-24. I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page. There will be draw andRead more…
All artists have a vast list of works they want to create, intending to do ‘next’ but never quite getting around to it. It’s just how life is. Another piece gets in the way, or the urgency of day-to-day living delays it once again. And the list grows ever longer. Occasionally, however, the gods ofRead more…
In early May, I ventured back into London to do some work and to generally mooch about, picking up a few ideas for new paintings. One evening, I visited Fleet Street to listen to a talk by one of my favorite London historians, John Rogers. I have followed John for several years on YouTube. HeRead more…
A good while ago I was approached by Alan Male (Head of Illustration; Senior Lecturer – Falmouth University) and he asked me if I would like to feature in the 3rd edition of his book, Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective. I was more than keen to take part and after a discussion we agreedRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of a stall in Bond Street, London worth £160, This painting is 29cm x 19cm , signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 2nd-May-24 . I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page.Read more…
If yes, then I want to hear from you. I want to paint a picture of The London Marathon where every participant can be pointed to, with a name and story attached to that entrant. Kindly provide: Your name A snapshot of yourself donning your marathon kit; you don’t have to be running etc TheRead more…
Recently, I was lucky enough to feature in Maida Unveiled magazine, based in Maida Vale, London. The article begins: “Liam O’Farrell has generously allowed us to include two of his beautiful artworks, representing the Regent’s Canal (as reproduced on our front cover) and Avalon Flowers, a local flower shop on Lauderdale Road. Liam is aRead more…
I am giving a talk on art here in Somerset and if you are in the area and it would be really great if you could attend! It is being held at The Chapel in Bruton. A lovely building with a fine restaurant. The talk will last about an hour, followed by a Q&A session.Read more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of a stall in Bond Street, London worth £160, This painting is 21.5cm x 21.5cm , signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 7th-March-24 . I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page.Read more…
I was commissioned to paint this picture of Merton College in Oxford. An ideal piece for me really as I always enjoy the fussy details of street scenes like this. You can buy a limited edition print of this painting here A bit about Oxford I visit Oxford occasionally and it’s easy to forget howRead more…
In this video I am going to talk about Rockaway Park in Temple Cloud, Somerset. Rockaway Park is a community of artists with extraordinary diverse and independent talent. You only have to look around to see extraordinary diverse and independent that talent really is. A Bedford Bus You can buy a limited edition printRead more…
Sign up to my newsletter to enter a free draw to win my signed, original painting of The Old Bailey, London worth £160, This painting is 22cm x 19cm, signed & mounted on acid-free card. Newsletter sent 1st-February-24 . I look forward to your sign up in the box on this page. There will beRead more…