"This piece was painted in the Spring near an old hill fort. The Hawthorn and bluebells were in full bloom which transformed the scene into a stunning colour scape, with the weather and light perfect, the day had a dreamlike quality.

I was struck by the light shining through the Hawthorn blossom, I was discovering hues I hadn’t painted before, I found lemon yellow was called for to achieve that subtle green glow. The colour temperature warmed as the sun shone against the higher branch whilst the sky could be seen reflected on the blooms in the lower branch."

Originally from Cheshire, Becky moved to the West coast of Wales in 2010. Here she finds a constant source of inspiration from the natural landscape and its diverse flora and fauna. The rugged coastline, islands, estuaries, mountains, as well as the garden and local countryside, are the places she most enjoys capturing the light, atmosphere and wildlife.

Becky specializes in oils, carrying a lightweight pochade box and easel out into the landscape. "I love the challenge and excitement of working from a constantly changing scene, enjoying the freshness and spontaneity it brings to my work. Painting from nature leads to a constant study of tonal and colour relationships under the changing light conditions. No two days are ever the same. Every painting represents a unique period spent in the landscape – a sensory record of a specific mood, time, and place".