I was inspired to do this oil painting by the return of the Swallows. It is always such a thrill to see them arrive in the spring after their long migration. The painting is titled "Circle of Swallows"and shows them flying around the world. I also wrote a poem to go with the painting.

Oh look, they're back!

The swallows are here

Its a day to celebrate

Year after year

They dance through the sky

All summer long          

They chatter and swoop                 

Then suddenly they're gone! 

If you are interested in this painting, you can buy it through this website, it is in the BIRDS section.       

This painting and poem were inspired by the mystery surrounding this amazing ancient image of the Three Hares and how it is thought to have been brought over to England by traders using the Silk Route.

I have painted the Three Hares as if they were magically transported along the silk route floating through the night sky with their ears joined in the middle forming a triangle as they are depicted in nearly all the many Three Hares symbols that can be found from China to the many countries across the world where this image has been carved, painted and copied in many different ways.

The poem that I have written to go with this painting sits on a ribbon that I have painted to look like silk. There is a wonderful blood red full moon in the centre of the painting surrounded by stars which include all the twelve star sign constellations.

In this limited edition print of only 500 I have added the star signs in writing onto the night sky.

The three hares came running joined by their ears

Spun on the silk route from ancient times

With a secret meaning from a past belief

Their image translated in numerous ways

Steeped in history a symbol of mystery

Of love and eternity a hidden treasure

For us to discover

Thisp rint is now available through the Print section on this website