A trio of sketches from Lytham
Three quick sketches that I managed to find time to do during a brief visit to Lytham St. Annes. I’m familiar with the view across
May 6, 2015 3 Comments
My weekly watercolour blog
A brush with John Yardley at the Royal Watercolour Society Exhibition
I recently visited the RWS annual exhibition at London’s Mall Galleries (of which more another time) and was able to time my visit to coincide
April 26, 2015 6 Comments
In honour of Edward Seago
On the anniversary of Edward Seago’s birthday (Born 31 March, 1910), I thought I’d use the occasion to show some of my recent efforts. I
March 31, 2015 1 Comment
Joseph Zbukvic’s Atmosphere and Mood in Watercolour DVD
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhQyz5a1AEM?rel=0&w=480&h=360] After having watched and thoroughly enjoyed the Joseph Zbukvic masterclass on ‘Colour in your life’ I decided to take the plunge and invest
March 29, 2015 No Comments
A great watercolour demonstration from the wonderful Joseph Zbukvic
24 minutes of inspirational watercolour demonstration from the amazing Joseph Zbukvic
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May 18, 2014 1 Comment
Ken Bromley’s perfect paper stretcher
As my painting to date has been purely for my own indulgence and entertainment, and that I’d mainly classify everything I do as sketches rather
November 30, 2011 7 Comments
Rowland Hilder watercolour exercise
With the nights drawing in, and the weather at weekends leaning towards winter, my opportunities for painting outdoors are becoming increasingly rare. It seems like
November 19, 2011 2 Comments
Enamel tin paintbrush holder
My enjoyment and appreciation of all things watercolour extends to the bewildering array of available paraphernalia. Much as I try to restrict myself from adding
November 9, 2011 No Comments
Edward Burra exhibition at Pallant House, until 19th February 2012
I haven’t worked out quite when I’ll manage to get to Chichester to see this exhibition but I’m really looking forward to the time I
November 7, 2011 No Comments
Jon J Muth’s ‘Stonecutter’
[slideshow] I came across this gem of a book when looking for a present for one of those ‘hard to buy for’ friends and liked
November 2, 2011 No Comments
Boats in a harbour
There’s something about the first entry of a new blog akin to a blank piece of paper before the first brush stroke – so much
October 31, 2011 3 Comments