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A Blue Whippet……..called Olive………..
……who belongs to Jennifer Saunders. I heard about Olive on French & Saunders radio programme Jan. 2011. Being on the radio I didn’t of course see Olive, and was amazed when I saw a photo of Jennifer and Olive months later, to see that there … Continue reading
Whippet in Tartan Coat……………
…………from a while ago. This whippet was soooooo small, and so cute in a tartan coat. Featured at Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Mabel……the VW Camper……Announces……Artists for the Red Cross 2012……..
…..Here’s Mabel, a vintage, 1973 VW Camper, to announce that I will be an Artist for the Red Cross again this year. The painting I will donate is at an early stage, and will feature various Sheffield Icons. As last year, … Continue reading
Magdalena………..
………..”the artists daughter”. This is my attempt to reproduce part of the painting by Cornelis de Vos, (seen at Chatsworth House), as part of a larger painting featuring all my “favourite” bits of Chatsworth………its going to be a big painting ! … Continue reading
Little Pink Shop………………
…………with hearts ! Happy Valentines Day. Winsor & Newton Pro Watercolours on Woodfibre.
Posted in Wider Yorkshire - watercolours
Tagged French Shop, Love Hearts, Pink, Saint Emilion, Valentines Day, Wine Shop
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Lion King…………..
……………..sketch of a newspaper advert. There is a motive behind these seemingly random daily sketches – “limbering up” for a bigger project. Cadoozle Pencil, Winsor & Newton and St.Petersburg Pro Watercolours on Moleskine.
Posted in London, Wider Yorkshire - watercolours
Tagged Cadoozle, Daily Express, Lion King, Moleskine, St.Petersburg, Winsor & Newton
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Hot off the Press…………..
…..a new book dropped through my letterbox today, pre-ordered some months ago (and promptly forgotten about), which reminded me of watercolour sketches I did on postcards in my earlier days. Here’s one from 2007 – Costa Coffee in Waterstones, Orchard … Continue reading
Canada Geese………………..
…..a sketchbook study from the archive (August 2002 !). Just felt like something a bit different, today. Canada Geese, Bakewell, on Winsor & Newton Cartridge paper. (P.S.the footpath runs alongside the river, with a drop of about 2 feet down into … Continue reading
Big Ron & Holly Launch New………………….
……..Postcards ! ALL proceeds from Big Ron & Holly Postcards will go to the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, please email me for details. for more about the greyhounds, look here : http://www.sheffieldretiredgreyhounds.co.uk And……a huge personal Thankyou for all your kind … Continue reading
…3,000* !…..Kelham Island……with Big Ron,..Holly, and,………….
Thomas ! ……..Thomas !!!!…….here they are, taking a break for well-earned refreshments. Well, its thirsty work being famous ! This watercolour of Kelham Island Tavern will be Exhibited in Sheffield Winter Gardens (Millennium Gallery) in May 2012. * celebrating 3,000 views … Continue reading
Happy New Year………………..
……to everyone 🙂
Bella………..having a day out……….
….at the Farmers Market last sunday. Pouring with rain for the 2nd week running. Luckily Bella was wearing her snazzy pink coat. Another great character was Cracker, the tiny Italian Greyhound, who had not only a superb coat, but also sported an … Continue reading
Posted in Sheffield - watercolours
Tagged Famous Sheffield Shop, Farmers Market, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield
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Thirsty ?…………. try Mitchells Wines…………
……….shown here by Kind Permission of Mitchells Wines. Visit John for more specialist wine info, here : http://www.facebook.com/mitchellswine
Posted in Art, Dogs, Sheffield - watercolours, UK, Uncategorized, Wildlife
Tagged Banrock Station, Bradfield Brewery, Diamante Dog, Famous Grouse, Ferdinando, Fish & Chips wine, Havana Cigars, John Mitchell, Marilyn Monroe, Meadowhead, Mitchells Wines, Thornbridge Brewery, Wine Merchant
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The Famous Grouse meets Diamante Dog……………..
………..and is not impressed ! Reproduced here with the Kind Permission of J & L. Mitchell. Part of a larger painting, coming soon. For the Diamante Dog video clip, click here : http://www.thefamousgrouse.com/behind-the-label/tv-ads-and-downloads/videos (enter your Date of Birth to enter … Continue reading
Posted in Sheffield - watercolours
Tagged chihuaha, Diamante Dog, Famous Grouse, Ferdinando, Mitchells Wine Sheffield, whisky
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Big News ……more Big Ron & Holly… (Grin Up North)…..
…….Fantastic News !……the Big Ron & Holly painting (“Nether Edge Streetscene”) is now residing with ……….Big Ron & Holly……..yes, Themselves ! at the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust (with Roy & Lynda). Totally Brilliant. Fantastic News #2…… Special Edition Big Ron & … Continue reading
Hot Chestnuts……Waffles……..Fargate…………………….
Posted in Sheffield - watercolours
Tagged Chestnut Seller, Continental Market, Fargate, Headlines, O2
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Two Pugs…………new version………………..
………………………the beige one has a bit more attitude this time ! (and better legs – they’re not easy to do, you know). Part of a new project………….. here’s the original version…………………….
Henderson’s………………
…..Winsor & Newton on 300 gsm Aquafine
M&S…………
M & S Cafe,Fargate,Sheffield Watercolour sketch on Moleskine
Posted in Sheffield - watercolours
Tagged Cafe, Fargate, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Sheffield
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