In the early stages of lockdown in the UK we had the most incredible spring, with clear blue skies and beautiful blossom on the trees. I took some photographs of these trees on my daily walk for exercise, and then came home to paint them.

This series of trees helped me to find my way through the mental challenges of lockdown and back to my more usual work of painting icons. I am happy to have these reminders of the challenging days of April 2020, but I hope we all soon arrive in happier and less fraught times.

Stay safe and well, all.