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This week has been a productive one in my new studio at Bank Street Arts in the centre of Sheffield.  I've been working on my entry to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition which is due in on 9th October - wish me luck! Here are the paintings that are available this week via my e-bay shop.  Clicking on the image will take you to eBay.  As usual I have started the bidding at just 99p with no reserve, so you could get yourself a real bargain.

I really enjoyed painting this one.  It measures approximately 12 x 8 inches and is oil paint on board.  It is a beach in Cornwall where we spend our holidays every year.  Although the sun is shining and it was a warm day, the sea, as usual, was freezing.

Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is a British classic.  However, I was in trouble with my fellow Sheffielders for painting this because they prefer the locally made Henderson's Relish.  But I have already painting a bottle of Henderson's Relish, which is to appear in the official Henderson's guide later this year.

The painting in 8 x 12 inches, oil on board

Here are some paintings of the good people of Sheffield.  Each of them measures 8 x 12 inches, oil on board.

Well, what can I say about this one.  I just love sweeties! Oil on board, 8 x 12 inches.

These crazy fools are braving the Cornish sea.  Oil on board, 8 x 12 inches.