The Shepherds Way series derive from a trip through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia in 2023 on an organised bicycle tour.
Jailoo - meaning summer pasture, here the pastures surrounding Lake Son Kul in central Kyrgyzstan at an elevation of over 3,000m above sea level. Pastel on a fine sanded support (Pastelmat), 100cm x 70cm, set in a walnut stained frame and protected by non reflective Art Glass. Available.
Eki Naryn - the Kichi Naryn River flowing through the Eki Naryn Gorge in central Kyrgyzstan. Pastel on a fine sanded support (Pastelmat), 50cm x 70cm, set in a walnut stained frame and protected by non reflective Art Glass. Available.
Kokormeren - a river flowing from a high mountain range in the north of Kyrgyzstan as it passes the village of Kyzl-Oi. Pastel on a felt textured paper (Murano), 50cm x 65cm, set in a walnut stained frame and protected by non-reflective art glass. Available.
Kyzl Oi - footbrdge crossing the Kokomeren River near the village of Kyzl Oi. Pastel over acrylic on paper, 30cm x 42cm, currently unframed. Available.
Jailoo (Study 1) - study for a larger work going by the same title. Pastel on a felt textured paper (Murano), 30cm x 40cm, currently unframed. Available.
Jailoo (Study 2) - study for a larger work going by the same title. Pastel on a fine sanded support (Pastelmat), 40cm x 30cm, currently unframed. Available.
The Shepherd Departs - summer pastures surrounding Son Kul Lake. Pastel on laid paper (Ingres), 40cm x 30cm, currently unframed. Available
Son Kul (Study 1) - preparatory sketch of the summer pasture land flanking Lake Son Kul. Pastel on felt textured Paper, 30cm x 40cm, currently unframed. Available.
Son Kul (Study 2) - preparatory sketch of the summer pasture land flanking Lake Son Kul. Pastel over Acrylic on Paper, 30cm x 42cm, currently unframed. Available.
The Road Ahead (Study) - preparatory work for a larger version. Pastel on laid paper (Ingres), 46cm x 31cm, currently unframed. Available.