There have been many birds and beasts that have lived in my branches, eaten my fruit and spread my seeds. I have stayed strong for them as the winds howl their rage and as the lakes and rivers overflow, flooding the land with their tears.  I’ve struggled and suffered as the droughts come and the sun burns the earth. I have watched all who live in the
valley, seen their stories, felt the warmth of their happiness and cried with them through their sorrows.

Today there is a new stillness that exists within my heart. When a new life bursts forth all nature breathes and sings united. The spirits of the wind and rain rejoice, welcoming my little one. 
 
I stand proud and strong beside you my little one.
I pass to you all that I know, all that I have seen, all that I have felt.
I will protect you, you are safe in my arms…


The original inspiration for this image came from an old tree stump on a limestone outcrop.  This stump can be found on Back O Th Fell Road, near Lindale on the way to Cartmel Fell.  The view is accross the Cumbrian fells and hills.

Hamadryads are tree nymphs, embodied by the tree that houses them.  They are unable to leave the tree and live and prosper as it does.  As more and more ancient woodlands are devastated by civilisation, the Hamadryads are dying out.

This Hamadryad stands alone now, where once a magnificent forest surrounded her. 
One by one her sisters fell, destroyed by man.  

Now she too is dying.  She is the last of her kind. 

Who will remember her?

The original tree can be found at Old Park near Holker in Cumbria.  The cracked sand was inspired by Morcambe Bay sands during hot spells in summer.

A very recent image that captures Lancaster. 
The image features Lancaster Canal, Lancaster Castle and Priory and one of Lancasters much loved canal swans

Just finished on 02/12/2011

Featuring two Barn Owls from Leighton Hall, Carnforth. Lancashire.

Inspired by the old Irish Fairy tale 'The Children of Lir' this image features  Williamson Memorial in Lancaster.  The swans are from Lancaster Canal.

Limited Edition Prints of this image have been purchased as a wedding gift and anniversary present as Swans are Monogamous and therefore are the perfect representation of Marriage and commitment.

In the top left hand corner it reads:
"Singing her song for you,
At her own expense,
Trapped in the Web of your Deception"

In the top left hand corner of each section it reads (left to right):

Signed, Limited Edition Prints. Square images are approximately 43cm wide.