Autumn is my favourite season, both for the weather and the array of warm colours in the landscape. As an artist the inspiration is endless really, but here I will tell you about my seven favourite things to paint.

The last in the A-Z in this series of blogs, sharing my insights and processes in landscape painting. This one is a bit longer as I didn't really want to split the last group of subjects up. It has been lovely to write these little behind-the-scenes explorations, and I hope you have enjoyed them too.

Following on from last month, part two covers aspects of landscape painting beginning with the letters I - P.

I thought I'd start an A-Z of landscape painting as a way of talking more about what it means to me and how I approach it. This will by no means be a comprehensive A-Z, but more of a window into my art practice. Landscape and nature makes up about 95% of my studio and on location work. It is a subject with which I have a great affinity, and this three part blog will be my personal take on an A-Z.

Following on from last month’s post about the equipment I used for sketching on location, I’m turning to something less tangible but just as important: how I find inspiration when I’m out sketching, and how I make the most of what’s in front of me. I'm sharing this give some insight into how I gather ideas for my paintings, but also, to dispel any hesitation you may have to try it for yourself.