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Cambridge City F.C. has always held a special place in my heart. As a local football club, it represents more than just the game; it’s part of the community’s fabric. Yet, for years, I hesitated to paint the club because they lacked a permanent home. After leaving their historic City Ground on Milton Road, the team played at St Ives Town and Histon F.C. Now, they have finally settled into a new stadium in Sawston. This move inspired me to create the painting.

Painting a football stadium is more than just capturing a building. It is about preserving the energy, history, and passion that fills the stands on match days. Over the past few days, I have dedicated my time to painting the Truro City Stadium, home to Truro City F.C., a club competing in the National League. This project has been a long time coming, as I have been slowly working to complete a series of paintings featuring National League clubs.

The Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, home to Enfield Town F.C., stands out as a unique piece of architectural history. This is my gouache & watercolour painting of it.

Abbey Stadium has stood as a familiar landmark in Cambridge for decades. Recently, I completed a new painting of this iconic home ground of Cambridge United. While visiting the stadium to take preparatory photos, I noticed that not much had changed in the eight years since my last painting. The stadium still carries the same character, with the forecourt cluttered by a hand carwash that gives it a somewhat cluttered, almost Steptoe’s yard feel. Being born less than two miles

Creating art that connects with a place and its people brings a unique satisfaction. Recently, I completed a painting of Histon FC’s stadium, a project I had wanted to do for a long time. This painting is more than just a depiction of a football ground; it reflects the local spirit and personal stories that make the club and its surroundings special to me. Why Histon FC Inspired Me Histon FC is not just a football club; it’s part of the local community I live in. Every time I

Painting a football stadium is more than just capturing a building; it’s about preserving the spirit of a club and the community it represents. I recently completed a painting of The Walks Stadium, home to Kings Lynn Town F.C

Im very pleased with this one. It's a bit more complex than the other 2 rugby union grounds I have painted so far. Northampton Saints...