I have been re-evaluating Gouache for still life painting. Although different to oils, I am finding ways to achieve the effects that I want. Neocolor Pastels are closely related to gouache and I have been using them for sketching.
The interior of public bars and the performance of session musicians make an interesting subject.
The Lizard has many interesting places for a painter. It has rugged cliffs, surfing beaches and small harbours.
Tresco, in the isles of Scilly, is a painter's paradise. Whatever the wind direction, you can walk to a sheltered bay.