I have been coming to the Northern Lakes for over four years and each time there
is always something new to see.
Earlier this year I caught all the vibrant spring colours of the gorse and heather across the fells which lit up when the sun hit.
I find the northern Lakes absolutely captivating and the added bonus is the lack of 'tourist hoards' which can blight the Southern Lakes; travelling around is quite a pleasure.
The pictures in this exhibition include not only scenes of the lakes but also a whole variety of other places I have visited: Ireland's wild Dingle peninsular, Connemara's rolling hills and coast; Italy's Amalfi coast; The lovely Greek Island of Skopdos; The small fishing village of Staithes, North Yorkshire.
Barry is a feature writer for 'The Artist' magazine and has produced two videos and books on watercolour painting. His new book 'Creative washes' is due out early 2007. He regularly tutors for 'The Artist and Leisure Painter' magazines and
has exhibited in England, Ireland, Canada and the USA. Barry runs painting holidays throughout the UK and overseas.