San Sebastián & Cudillero, Northern Spain

Framed by golden beaches and lush hillsides, San Sebastián, on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country, has undeniable allure. From its exceptional dining scene to its grand architecture and packed cultural calendar, it is a beautiful city that I return to time and time again.

The cobblestoned old town of the city, lying near to the harbour is full of atmosphere with busy narrow streets leading to majestic churches and squares. The lights of the old town reflecting on the water and the very liveliness of the area is what I try to reproduce in my paintings.

West from San Sebastian in Asturias the small fishing village of Cudillero nestles between the steep hillsides - a scenic place with many fish restaurants serving up platters of tasty fresh seafood.

With several washes of acrylic and inks, combined with layers of collage to give form to the buildings and boats, more paint and glaze is applied to attempt to capture the time and place I experience in Northern Spain each time.