Category Archives: Art

….. March Hares …..

Posted on March 19, 2014 by neowatercolour

Posted in Art, Cafe, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Wildlife | Tagged art, Craft Fair, Entertainment, Farmers Market, Food, Free, Hares, Nether Edge, refreshments, S7, Sheffield, Sunday, Watercolour | 6 Comments

….. Cats … and Dogs ….

Posted on March 16, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. here’s the start of a new series of watercolours. Some of you may remember my paintings of “Usyaka” from Alexandras blog, which through a quirk of fate, went on to help raise funds for Homeless Cats & Kittens in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Cattitude, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, watercolour | Tagged 2014, Cat, Dog, Drawing, Farmers Market, Montenegro, Nether Edge, Rescue, Sheffield, sketch, Watercolour | 6 Comments

….. Calico Cat …..

Posted on February 26, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. another in the series of watercolour sketches “Cattitudes”….. more news soon …..

Posted in Art, Cats, Cattitude, Sheffield, watercolour | Tagged Calico, Cat, Drawing, Ginger, Persian, tortoiseshell, Watercolour | 10 Comments

….. state-of-the-art ! … Hoover … and Lamp (needs re-wiring !) …..

Posted on January 26, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. two sketches from last weekend ….. ….. both these unusal, vintage items are on display (with many others !)at Gilbert & Sons, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield S11 8XD …..

Posted in Art, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Antiques, Brass, Ecclesall, Gilbert, Hoover, Hunters Bar, Lamp, Sharrow Vale, Vintage | 4 Comments

… there is nothing like a Dane …..

Posted on January 24, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. a Great Dane, in this case 🙂 …..another “daily sketch” from a photo in a magazine ….. ….. Winsor & Newton watercolours on Archival Mountboard

Posted in Art, Dogs, Natural History, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Dog, Drawing, great dane, sketch, Watercolour, Winsor & Newton | 5 Comments

… 5 Australian Dollars ….. and my Anti-biotics …..

Posted on January 15, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. un-related ! … 2 more interlude sketches – the $5 Aus. is a sketch I did on Boxing Day, from a $5 note given to me by my two friends who visited from Australia, way back in August …. . ……… … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Sheffield | Tagged anti biotics, Augmentin, Australia, banknote, Co Amoxiclav, Dollar, Drawing, Ranbaxy, sketch, Watercolour | 19 Comments

….. interlude ….. sketches …..

Posted on January 12, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. resuming the practice of a small sketch each day…. here are 3 from the first week of this new year (my book, my tube of paint, and my box of white tea-bags) ….. …… Ink, and Winsor & Newton … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Cafe, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Book, Clipper, Drawing, Gouache, Ink, Paul Arden, Phaidon, Pink, sketch, Tea, Watercolour, Winsor & Newton | 9 Comments

… 2 pears,an orange … & a huge Get Well ….. to Laurel …..

Posted on January 11, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. I know some of you also follow Laurels blog ” Rockin’ the Purple” and may have noticed Laurel has been quiet now since last July ! I heard today that Laurel has had a very rough time and is currently unable to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK | Tagged Get Well, Laurel, Rockin the Purple | 3 Comments

….. My New Diary …..

Posted on January 9, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. is a very cute, mini pocket Moleskine diary in Deep Yellow, only 2.5 x 4 x 1 inches deep, cream acid-free pages, unlined – so good to do (very small) sketches in too 🙂 ….. ….. sketched, actual size, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Sheffield, UK | Tagged 2014, Diary, Drawing, Ink, Moleskine, Notebook, sketch, Watercolour, Winsor & Newton | 8 Comments

… New Year ! … fancy a new Hair-do ?? …..

Posted on January 6, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. then try Sue and the Stylists – Lorna, Amanda & Cassie – at The Studio ! …. recently celebrating 20 years in the business ….. Congratulations !! …. The Studio, 6 Nether Edge Road, S7 1RU Tel : 0114 250 7376 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Hairdresser, Nether Edge, New Year, S7, Stylist, Sue, The Studio | 2 Comments

… Sheffield ?? … then it MUST be …. Greyhounds !! ….

Posted on January 1, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. Happy New Year everyone ! ….. and I realised for this New Year I need to go back to my painting roots – greyhounds & whippets 🙂 …… ….. this is a semi-real scene from Sharrow Vale Road (work in progress) … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Ecclesall, Greyhound, Happy New Year, Month Sundays, Penguin, Retired, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Welcome | 7 Comments

….. for Boxing Day….. Something Different …..

Posted on December 26, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. a vintage Land Rover …..

Posted in Art, cars, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Boxing Day, Drawing, Ink, Jeep, Land Rover, Vintage, Watercolour | 4 Comments

….. a Meringue ….. & Merry Christmas …..

Posted on December 24, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. here’s a delicious looking treat seen at “my backyard”, a blog in Seoul, Korea …… a meringue-topped cup of coffee, also featuring Paul the dog (who guards the meringue-factory !) 🙂 ….. ….. or if you prefer, try a Pure White Peony Tea ….. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK | Tagged backyard, Cafe, Coffee, Dog, Fairy Tale, Korea, Meringue, Merry Christmas, Seoul, Tea | 10 Comments

….. Puffins ….. and even a Penguin …..

Posted on December 15, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. the lady wearing a fleece with splendid Puffin design (originally sketched in the cafe in M&S – sept.2012 ! see below) is now in my latest painting …. called “Puffins”, naturally ! ….. its an updated streetscene and this time even … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Birds, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Barbers, Cafe, Frank, French Bulldog, Hunters Bar, Jonty, Month of Sundays, Penguins, Pete McKee, Picture Framing, Sharrow Vale, Shop Fronts, Watercolour | 2 Comments

….. Reindeers on the roof …..& other news ! …..

Posted on December 3, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. yes, its that time again ! Nether Edge Christmas Farmers Market, and heres my advertising flyer 🙂 …… ….. other news ! ….. at the Sharrow Vale Market last sunday, my “Ottos” painting (painted on street outside Gilbert & Sons, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Christmas, Ecclesall, Fiat 500, Gilbert & Sons, Grotto, Heeley City Farm, Hunters Bar, Market, Nether Edge, Otto's, Rain Rescue, Restaurant, S7, Santa, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Sheffield Honey | 12 Comments

….. at The Framery ….. with Batman !! …….

Posted on November 27, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. this painting has finally emerged, from humble beginnings in July 2012 (yes, 2012 !). I was waiting for that final touch of inspiration – and finally, it happened – “Batman” (real name !) the (?)Boston Terrier/French Bulldog – who … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Batman, Bespoke, Bulldog, Ecclesall, Framery, Hunters Bar, Market, Picture Frames, Ready Made, S11, Sharrow Vale | 8 Comments

….. an Accordian Player …..

Posted on September 19, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. announces the Farmers Market this sunday …..

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Uncategorized | Tagged Bowling Green, Crafts, Farmers Market, Nether Edge, S7, Sheffield, Sunday | 11 Comments

….. At the Deli …..

Posted on September 12, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. a brand new Deli on Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield ….. AND …… to see the real Deli on a new photo-blog, “Shop Fronts of Sheffield” click here (p.s. the cheeky French Bulldog, hoping to sneak a sausage, is called LouLou)

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Uncategorized | Tagged Cheese, Chorizo, Deli, Great Taste Award, Hunters Bar, Olives, Porter Brook, S11, Sausages, Sharrow Vale, Shop Fronts, Yorkshire | 12 Comments

….. Bragazzi’s …..

Posted on August 29, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. and featuring Cracker, the Italian Greyhound (again) ….. ….. Winsor & Newton, and Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine 300 gsm

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK | Tagged Abbeydale Road, Bragazzi's, Cafe, Deli, Grocer, Holbein, Italian, Italian Greyhound, London Road, Scooter, Sheffield, Vespa, Watercolour, Winsor & Newton | 8 Comments

….. a Witch, a Clown, ….. and a Dedication …..

Posted on August 25, 2013 by neowatercolour

…. to Ginny, the Collie Dog in this painting, who sadly passed away last week, aged around 19 ….. ….. Ginny belonged to Gilbert & Sons, who have been a tremendous support to me and my artwork over the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Antiques, Furniture, Gilbert, Hunters Bar, Makers, Oak, Pine, S11, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Sons, Warehouse, Workshop | 10 Comments