This was Steve's first limited edition on china after the closure of Moorcroft Enamels. The 27 cm coup plate provides the ideal surface to display the qualities of freehand painted china. The detail and brilliance are stunning.

The Robin is based on a photo of a bird that has been a regular visitor to our garden for the last four years. She flies onto the fence at the back door and cheekily waits to attract our attention. When we hold out our hand tempting her with pinhead oats, or better still live mealworms, she flies down, sits on our hand and helps herself. When there are young to be fed she will collect several worms and fly off, returning after a short time for more. Only after several trips will she stop to eat herself.

We are also lucky to have regular visits to our garden from Long-tailed Tits and a Nuthatch. Steve was therefore able to combine three of our favourite birds with appropriate backgrounds. He has probably gained an international reputation through his bird paintings, but in fact he is just as good at painting trees, flowers and many other subjects!

The piece is therefore named after the road where we live.