Bath is a stunningly beautiful city which boasts some of the finest Georgian architecture in the country. In 2010 and 2011 I entered the Bath Prize with a number of original watercolours of Bath.
I came runner up in 2010 with my painting of the Royal Crescent and won the Circus Prize in 2011. Also in 2011 my painting Pump Room in the Snow was Highly Commended. It’s a real honour to have my paintings acknowledged in this way. I don’t take it for granted.
One of my favourite subject though which I have painted several times on location was the Roman Baths. This particular scene depicts these ancient waters bathed in the early evening torchlight with the architecture reflected in the pool that dates back almost 2000 years. The Roman Baths are a “must” visit when in Bath.
I also love painting by poolside, finding a suitable stone to sit on and capture the ancient architecture. My imagination can wander. I start to think about going back in time to when the green waters were in use by the Romans.
The original watercolour above can be seen at my Studio & Gallery in Ponteland. I’ve also had this particular painting reproduced as a magnetic bookmark.