Original miniature oil painting 'Cautley Spout' Hurricane I was pondering to myself

I was pondering to myself what to add to the composition to humanise it a bit and someone shouted from the back "Put a balloon in it

The rendition of smoke and steam fascinates me especially when it comes to painting it

is that of Mick Mannock VC

This was a commission and now hangs in the collection of Mr Marc Hill

joins the Battle of Britain Memorial Flights Lancaster flying through the Lake Distrist

Original miniature oil painting 'Cautley Spout' Hurricane I was pondering to myselfA preparatory oil sketch for a follow up larger oil painting. Showing in the distance, is Cautley Spout waterfall with the Lake District just over the ridge.