In a 2014 Oxford Mail feature “artist Patrick Cannon reflected on how his childhood in Milton, near Didcot, inspired his painting A Forest Opening. Exhibited at the Oxford Art Fair at The Fishes pub in North Hinksey, this oil painting portrays the woods surrounding Milton Manor—a place that held a special allure in his youth. “We used to visit what I used to call the ‘secret forest’ in Milton,” Patrick recalls, “which actually was just a thin strip of woods on the boundary of Milton Manor. It seemed a lot larger when I was little.” This sense of childhood wonder and perspective comes through vividly in his work. Describing his creative drive, Patrick shares, “The Oxfordshire countryside is beautiful, and I want to bring out the vibrancy of it in my work.” The exhibition proved successful, with three of his pieces selling for £220, £300, and £450, demonstrating a shared appreciation for the landscapes that inspire him.”
