Having been lucky enough to spend wonderful times travelling the world I have come to appreciate the variety of colourful flowers, animals and birds to be found in other countries. Watercolours on paper 10x14 inches
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Woodpigeon
The woodpigeon is a constant visitor to my garden, and I am fond of its cooing call and clatter of wings when it flies away. It can be shy in the countryside but is often a nuisance in towns as it scavenges for titbits. Pigeons can be seen in art dating back to ancient times… Continue reading Woodpigeon
Narrowboat
The UK's canal system provided a nationwide transport network during the Industrial Revolution, but with the advent of the railways commercial canal traffic gradually diminished. By 1970 the long-distance transportation of goods such as coal, pottery, flour and sugar disappeared. On the British canal system anything wider than a narrowboat's 7 foot can be referred to as a… Continue reading Narrowboat
Hydrangea
Hydrangea A few years ago a Chinese artist taught me how to produce beautiful watercolour pictures using only 3 colours of watercolour paint…a red, a yellow and a blue (each diluted with water), plus a large sheet of good quality watercolour paper. I planned a focal point – a flower head - then used masking… Continue reading Hydrangea
Waterfall
Waterfall I came across this attractive waterfall when I was away filming in Tuscany, Italy. The region is full of art cities and little picturesque villages with a huge cultural heritage. But is also extraordinary because of its fascinating landscape, with its bucolic countryside and rolling hills. I loved this waterfall’s handsome rocks, the tumbling water… Continue reading Waterfall
