I was travelling from Scrabster to Stromness as dawn broke over the Orkneys. Expecting the muted colours of the north, this incredible red came as a shock. I took a fast series of photographs for reference and produced these in the studio. Please click on the images below to view larger size: Hoy Orkney I acrylic on paper 21 x 28"/51 x 71cm Hoy Orkney II acrylic on paper 18 x 19.5"/46 x 50.5cm Coming into Stromness acrylic on paper 6.5 x 8.5"/16 x 21.5cm