I am inspired by the landscape of Scotland and have visited it for the last 20 years to gather reference for my paintings. Recently my son Matthew Rudd has joined me, taking photographs that are the basis of his personal depictions of the landscape.

We had been talking about going to the Outer Hebrides for some time and made it in May last year. We could not have seen the Islands in better conditions, strong sunlight, intense blues and  incredible turquoise seas contrasted with the dazzling white beaches. Huge spaces and natural features combined to make simple, dramatic patterns.

My paintings for the RI Annual Exhibition 6th-22nd April @mallgalleries this year are based on our trip.