Thrum Mill Spring Reflections Celts But they are constantly alert

But they are constantly alert to the risk of predatory gulls

when the boundary between the mundane and the fantastical seems as thin and wavering as the mist

and going out to sea to feed themselves

I went out on a photo shoot  to capture some images to paint from

Add to this the sight of swathes of bright bluebells with their heady perfume and you have the most wonderful sensory experience

Thrum Mill Spring Reflections Celts But they are constantly alertThrum Mill Spring Reflections 0063 Bring the promise of Spring into your home with this atmospheric print from an original painting. Thrum Mill is situated on the river Coquet just downstream of Rothbury, and has long been a favourite walk and picnic spot for local residents and visitors alike. It has been featured extensively on Channel Fours Restoration Man with George Clark. Its always a great subject to paint as the narrow gorge is filled with