Above York House

It was truly a dream come true to paint and teach in the coastal town of Staithes, England last year. This studio piece was painted using plein air reference from the first day's demonstration. Having already sold the piece, I actually used a photograph of the plein air painting to create Above York House. What a lovely village. I used the buildings natural rooftop lines as a way to lead your eye out to the sea. Look closer, and find seagulls perched and nesting throughout the painting.