Artist Simon McAuley has returned from his month-long residency, Celf O Gympas Gallery Wales, the abstract painter has rediscovered his aptitude for his degree subject; photography and has gathered lots of source material for painting on his return. Here are some photo highlights from his last few weeks in Wales…

26 July ~ "Pausing for a break at a track on Cefnllys Lane (a very quiet road). I took this route on three separate occasions."

27 July ~ "Collecting source photographs from the local park with practice support artist, Kumar Saraff."

29 July ~ "A long day cycling. Following a circular route through the village of Nant – glas."

"With exceptional warm weather and equally warm welcome from exceptional artists, my residency was a great experience. I have many memories to treasure."









