Just back from my first trip away since the drawbridge came up in March. From Manchester to Kent pre-Covid wasn’t a big deal but it sure felt it this time! Urban to rural also made a big impression on me after months of captivity. Walking in the woods, through fields, along the estuary - it was so good for the soul.

I came back to the city with my head full of trees and sunlight, and put paint onto this big 100 x 150cm canvas in a day, using an old credit card and some bubble wrap. It felt so good. I think I will pay attention to that feeling and get a bit more serious about getting to grips with painting again.