Category Archives: Art

new poster ! … “Chat Noir meets Hendersons Relish” …

Posted on November 20, 2015 by neowatercolour

… posters now SOLD OUT. (Proceeds all went to help homeless street cats & kittens in Montenegro). more information about homeless cats & kittens in Montenegro, here : Homeless cats of Montenegro Thankyou everyone !

Posted in Art, Cats, Cattitude, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Animal rescue, black, Chat Noir, Hendersons, orange, Relish, Sauce, Sheffield, Steinlen | 4 Comments

… when a Black Cat meets …

Posted on November 7, 2015 by neowatercolour

… Hendersons Relish … … a combination of 2 of my own favourite things – “le Chat Noir” and our locally brewed black Relish … a real Cattitude ! …… I’m hoping to raise funds from this painting to help … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Cattitude, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Cat, Chat Noir, Hendersons, Relish, Sauce, Sheffield, Spicy, Steinlen, Yorkshire | 4 Comments

… even more …

Posted on August 5, 2015 by neowatercolour

… “Rare & Racy” … the completed watercolour … … Limited Edition Fine Art prints are available ….. … I’m hoping development plans don’t go ahead. They would mean the demolition of this shop, and others. And losing the Phlegm … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Sheffield, Shops, UK | Tagged Antiques, Books, Demolition, devonshire Street, Maps, music, racy, Rare, Records, Sheffield, Vintage | 3 Comments

…when a painting is a surprise … (…aka Moss & Clover) …

Posted on July 10, 2015 by neowatercolour

…view the slideshow …. ….. more about Emma and Moss & Clover, here : Moss & Clover … ….. and thankyou to Postcard Cafe for superb photographs ….. for more, please click here : Postcard Cafe ….. and finally ! … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Greyhounds, Natural History, Nature, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged arches, art, Clover, Florist, Flowers, Holbein, Moss, Nether Edge, Plants, S7, Sheldon Road, Terrariums, Watercolour, Weddings | 13 Comments

… a day at the Works … (panoramic painting ) …..

Posted on April 10, 2015 by neowatercolour

…. an almost 360 degree view of Cowlishaw Works, a small community of artisans and crafts-people, behind Gilbert & Sons, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield….. painted from over 40 photos (some shown below) ….

Posted in Art, Books, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged Antiques, Artisan, Cowlishaw, Craft, Emporium, Floor, Furniture, Laundry, Oak, S11, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Tableware, Trading, Vintage, wedding, Wood | 12 Comments

… A Piece of Sheffield History …..

Posted on January 7, 2015 by neowatercolour

…is my first painting of 2015. I’m hoping that this historic building will be preserved by Sheffield University, now that Hendersons have moved to new premises… …many people have requested I do a painting of this factory (Leavygreave Road), and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK | Tagged Brompton, cycle path, Hendersons, Leavygreave, Relish, Sauce, Sheffield, Supertram, University | 16 Comments

….. Hounds ♥ Homes …..

Posted on November 17, 2014 by neowatercolour

.. is my painting created for a special edition of Hendersons Relish … the painting forms the label on 1,000 bottles of this iconic relish (made uniquely here in Sheffield) to raise awareness of the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged artist, greyhounds, Hendersons, Homes, Hounds, Owlerton, Relish, Retired, Sheffield, Trust, Watercolour | 5 Comments

.. Limited Edition….. Greyhounds … and Relish …..

Posted on November 4, 2014 by neowatercolour

It was great today to see these special edition bottles of the famous Sheffield icon, Hendersons Relish. I was asked to design the label, to promote Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, and raise awareness of the plight of greyhounds needing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged Dogs, greyhounds, Hendersons, Relish, Retired, Sheffield | 10 Comments

….. my phone …..

Posted on October 6, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. a dilemma now that the charger port is worn out (!) ….. to replace, upgrade, or not ….. ….. its only a phone, but it has a lot of sentimental value. It was given to me by someone whose … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Drawing, Galaxy, Ink, Moleskine, Newton, Notebook, Phone, Samsung, sketch, Staedtler, Watercolour, Winsor | 12 Comments

….. Squirrels….. and Thankyou…..

Posted on September 15, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. Thankyou to everyone who supported my sale of paintings on saturday, in aid of the Manchester Dogs Home fire tragedy….. which raised just over £500. I’m glad my artwork has been able to help, in some small way, towards … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged Cafe, community, Entertainment, Farmers Market, fun, Machon Bank, Nether Edge, Sheffield, shops, stalls | 6 Comments

….. Up For Sale …..

Posted on September 12, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. are many of my original paintings. I am heart-broken by the Manchester Dogs Home fire tragedy yesterday, so tomorrow I will have many of my paintings for sale, at half price (and all serious offers considered) with ALL proceeds … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Cats, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Dogs Home, Donate, Ecclesall, Fire, Funds, Help, Manchester, Paintings, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield | 3 Comments

….. Phew ! ….. Tour de France ….. Yorkshire …..

Posted on September 11, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. finally ! 2 months on from the Yorkshire “Grand Depart”, my painting of the Leeds – Harrogate – Sheffield first 2 stages, is complete. The painting features all my personal favourite elements, (including some fantasy ones – retired greyhounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, cars, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK | Tagged 2014, Arts Tower, Bettys, Bradfield, Buttertubs, Cafe, Forgemasters, Grand Depart, greyhounds, Hallam, Harrogate, Hawes, Hopper, Jenkin Road, Leeds, Meadowhall, Nibali, Oughtibridge, Sheep, Sheffield, Skoda, Tea, Tour de Farnce, Town Hall, University, Wincobank, Yorkshire Dales | 14 Comments

….. Happy Birthday ! …..

Posted on August 7, 2014 by neowatercolour

…..to me 🙂 ….. and Great News ! ….. my “Sprite” greyhound painting raised a grand total of £500 ! for Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, when the auction finished on 1st August ….. a really great result and it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield | Tagged adopt, Grand Depart, greyhounds, Rescue, Sheffield, Sprite, Tour De France, Watercolour, yellow jersey | 10 Comments

….. Anenomes ….. and Nardocotts …..

Posted on July 23, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. part of a watercolour illustration “A Slice of Life in the Sharrow Marrow” ….. Holbein watercolours on Aquafine 300 gsm

Posted in Art, Cafe, Sheffield | Tagged cherry, cupcake, greengrocer, icing, pastry, Sharrow Marrow, Sharrow Vale Road, snack, Watercolour | 7 Comments

….. I love Geeta’s …..

Posted on June 26, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. brilliant colours to paint, and the chutney tastes delicious …… Winsor & Newton on The Langton watercolour paper.

Posted in Art, Sheffield | Tagged chilli, chutney, Geetas, Indian, Langton, lime, Newton, pickle, takeaway, Watercolour, Winsor | 10 Comments

….. here’s …… Sprite ! …..

Posted on June 20, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. my alter ego (IF I was a greyhound ! ) who marks the news that I am now an Artist for the Retired Greyhound Trust….. ….. this watercolour is almost 3 feet tall !! Sprite is sporting a yellow jersey in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged artist, Cats, Grand Depart, Greyhound, Montenegro, Retired, Sheffield, Tour De France, Welfare, Yorkshire | 11 Comments

… Off to Lunch ….. at the Cafe Rouge …..

Posted on June 2, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. here’s Eddie the Retired Greyhound, hoping his favourite dinner is on the menu today … chicken innards !! … although, it looks like another scallywag has got there first ! …..

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Bar, Cafe, Chinese Crested, Ecclesall, French, Greyhound, Lunch, Menu, painting, Restaurant, Rouge, Sheffield, Wine | 8 Comments

….. at the ….. Town Hall …..

Posted on April 25, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. an awesome subject to paint ! … its been a challenge. My favourite elements are the green Police Box, Taxi whooshing round the corner, statue of Queen Victoria, yellow Tour de France sunflowers, and … by far … Sprocket … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Black Cab, City Council, Grand Depart, Peace Gardens, Pinstone Street, Queen Victoria, Sheffield, Tardis, Taxi, Tour De France, Town Hall, Weddings, Whippet, Yorkshire | 12 Comments

….. street sketch …..

Posted on April 9, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. in freezing cold weather recently ! ….. here’s “Duke” with his owner , outside Sebastians Kitchen & Cakery, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield …..

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Cafe, Cakes, Coffee, Dog, Ecclesall, Homemade, Hunters Bar, Kitchen, Labrador, Lunch, Sandwiches, Sebastians, Sharrow Vale, sketch, Snacks, Watercolour | 14 Comments

….. Oh Sugar ! …..

Posted on March 31, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. part of a new streetscene ….. 388 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield S11 8ZP ….. Oh Sugar ! web-site here : http://ohsugarsheffield.co.uk

Posted in Art, Cafe, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Birthday, Cakes, Courses, Design, Hunters Bar, Rachel Edwards, Sharrow Vale, Special Occassion, Weddings | 5 Comments