The Weir, St Johns Chapel, Weardale.

oil on canvas

500mm x 500mm

May 2026

Today was competition day 

and I won one the prizes… 

and what a prize… a solo show later in the year in a lovely little gallery in Middleton in Teesdale - a quaint little Pennine town

The winning painting is on display in the old town hall in St John’s Chapel for a couple of days and I don’t even have a photo of the finished version but here’s some process pics.

Thanks so much to the organisers for a really great event spread over 3 days and judges @mj_ashcroft @lyntonparmarhemsleyartist @wendydawsonyoungpottery 

And it’s always great to meet amazing like minded artists @kevdayart @julianoble_art and excellent overall winner @elr_landscaper 

Not feeling so bad about missing Dorset with @londonpleinairpainters now

And just to say it again - what a great prize, I couldn’t be happier

@kirkcarriongallery

£780 (framed)

contact the gallery - kirkcarriongallery@gmail.com