…and now for something a little different…
I suppose I see myself as a bit of a watercolour purist – that’s not to say I’ll never use masking fluid or white body
February 2, 2016 No Comments
My weekly watercolour blog
Practice makes perfect… (or at least slightly better!)
I was so excited recently when I recieved the rather brilliant gift of a week’s painting with Edward Wession expert Steve Hall, that I found
January 26, 2016 5 Comments
Edward Seago: 31st March 1910 – 19th January 1974
On the anniversary of the great Edward Seago’s passing, this day in 1974, I thought I’d just post my own humble tribute to the artist
January 19, 2016 No Comments
Happy birthday (to me!!)
I’ve long admired the work of Edward Wesson so was totally taken aback, thrilled and delighted when – for my recent birthday – my fabulously
January 7, 2016 1 Comment
Spring on the Downs
I was casting around a little for my next project and sought inspiration in Ron Ranson’s ‘Watercolour Impressionists’ – for which I’ve always have a
July 21, 2015 No Comments
Seago is where the heart is…
As much as I’ve enjoyed my recent adventures with Rowland Hilder – which, I hasten to add, is very much indeed – it never ceases
July 12, 2015 No Comments
Tonal exercises with a limited palette
After all my recent autumnal scenes, I decided it was time to try something a little different…plus time hasn’t been on my side of late
July 2, 2015 No Comments
Autumnal Scenes after Rowland Hilder
Well my joy of Rowland Hilder is continuing apace! Here’s a couple of takes on two of his many autumnal scenes. Feels weird that as
June 16, 2015 No Comments
Winsor and Newton Professional Artists’ Field Set
After the fun I had emulating the great Rowland Hilder with the Cotman version of this same field set, I couldn’t wait to get started
June 11, 2015 2 Comments
Spending some time with Rowland Hilder
Not strictly true I know but I did recently spend some time pouring over a couple of my Rowland Hilder books and was also able
June 1, 2015 1 Comment
Norfolk Marsh in Winter
I mentioned recently that I’d been paying homage to Edward Seago in an effort to rekindle my familiarity and confidence with simply applying brush to
May 17, 2015 No Comments