Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Watercolour, 30cmx40cm

I visited Oxburgh Hall for the first time in February. This is a stately home in a beautiful setting and doesn't seem to get too crowded, although it might be busier in the summer than early in the season. We had a guided snowdrop walk through the grounds and found out not only interesting facts about this plant but also more about the history from knowledgeable guide David.

There are staff in each room of the house, who you can ask for information about the exhibits etc. I preferred this personal approach to the usual way museums are organised, where you have to read the information yourself or listen to an audioguide.

I always love painting water, probably because I like the colour blue, and wanted to bring out the lights and darks in this painting.