Mick's current body of work covers two main themes: Watercolour seascapes depicting the dark brooding seas of a Northumbrian winter, which over the years have become looser, more intuitive and emotive representations of the elements portrayed.

Secondly there are the canvases portraying the rock pools of summer. Brilliant jewels of light and texture alive with shimmering shades and colours.

For these, Mick applies a strong textural base of gesso before painting with multiple layers of acrylic paint and ink to capture the ephemeral drama of light on water and rock.

The resulting canvasses range from small square macro views of a spectacular natural world, to large sweeping vistas over single, twin or triptych canvases encouraging an often unconscious immersive response on the part of the viewer.

Please take the time to browse the current range of work available to purchase online at the gallery, or check out the exhibition diary to view Mick's work at a gallery near you.

If you would like to visit Northumberland's beautiful coast line - the inspiration of many of Mick's work, then what better place to stay than Mick & Karen Oxley's self-catering holiday accommodation - Beech Cottage.

Any questions regarding Mick and his work, please don't hesitate to contact us.