Second Sketch on paper - The Thames at St James Park, Buckingham Palace

As with the previous oil study, this one is from the same spot along the Thames in St James’s Park, looking towards Buckingham Palace but a little more to the right.

I focused on the light filtering through the trees, where the walking path caught the sun and reflections on the water grew darker and more prominent. Thick palette knife strokes suggest the scene rather than describe it, with warmer tones hinting that autumn is approaching.

11/12/2025
oil sketch of the Thames in St James’s Park

First Sketch on paper - The Thames riverbank at St James Park, Buckingham Palace

This is one of two oil studies inspired by a trip to London in 2014. 

This study captures the vegetation along the river towards Buckingham Palace, where the light and colours create a beautiful scene to walk through.

11/12/2025
Sketch on paper