This year I have trawled my local coastline for inspiration. I return often to paint the tall black fishing net huts at The Stade Hastings. We holiday in a beach bungalow that leads onto the broad expanse of sand at Winchelsea. A walk away is Rye Nature Reserve with its shingle beach fields and birds, leading to the exposed Rye Harbour. Further east is the fascinating Dungeness and Derek Jarman's home 'Prospect Cottage' and garden.