Barcelona’s La Segrada Familia in watercolour (x 2)
I’m always wary of tackling iconic views, or famous buildings, even when they’re in the background like in this Barcelona painting with La Segrada Familia
October 11, 2017 29 Comments
My weekly watercolour blog
La Boqueria side street, Barcelona, in watercolour
Sometimes I regret revisiting a painting when the first is still so fresh. Other times however, it feels the right thing to do. On this
October 4, 2017 5 Comments
Unfinished watercolour business…
This past week was one of those where my hopes and expectations for painting were dashed upon the rocks of everyday life. In a nutshell
September 27, 2017 8 Comments
Blue sky Barcelona in watercolour
I’ve been struggling of late with a landscape challenge set by the great Jem Bowden. It’s something that I feel is worth persevering with as
September 20, 2017 1 Comment
Barcelona’s Las Ramblas in watercolour
I received some new brushes the other day, three Da Vinci Cassaneo Wash brushes that I ordered from the Society for All Artists (SAA). I’m vaguely
September 13, 2017 2 Comments
Barcelona (with a hint of a swagger?)
While I’ve very familiar with, and a great admirer of Alvaro Castagnet’s work, and have watched a few Youtube clips of him at work, I’ve
September 6, 2017 10 Comments
Plein-air sketching in Wales
I was away in Wales over the recent bank holiday weekend – ‘surely not another holiday!’ I hear you exclaim! This time we were camping
August 30, 2017 3 Comments
Back to Barcelona
I committed myself to revisiting this view of La Placa Reial in Barcelona whilst I was away on holiday, and before last week’s horrific attacks.
August 23, 2017 4 Comments
Sketching – the perfect tonic!
Carrying on from where I left off last week, I've been really enjoying working in my sketchbooks. Here're a few pages and close-ups of some
August 16, 2017 12 Comments
Holiday reading: Mastering Mood and Atmosphere in Watercolour by Joseph Zbukvic
In an effort to shake off my current watercolour malaise, I’ve brought some inspiration on holiday with me in the form of Joseph Zbukvic’s brilliant
August 8, 2017 5 Comments
Art imitating life
I suppose it’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally hit a watercolour wall of disillusionment! For a few weeks now I’ve been struggling
August 2, 2017 20 Comments
My customised Frazer Price Palette Box
As an avowed bargain hunter, I take great pleasure in browsing the rich and varied offerings of the local charity shops. Sadly it’s something I
July 26, 2017 33 Comments