Category Archives: Birds

.. A man & his dog … on the day of the Queen’s funeral…..

… walking through the Peace Gardens in Sheffield. The man & his dog were there at 10 am, walking in the drizzle….. … by 11 am the sky brightened and the sun appeared, between clouds. Having ventured to the Peace … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

… a Pigeon walks into a Cafe …

… yes, this really happens, from time to time ! … a bold pigeon will wander in, to the cafe, and peck around for crumbs, until a kind person gently ushers it outside again. I do this, when I’m there. … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Cafe, Hendersons Relish, Nature, Sheffield, Shops, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Yuki … City Centre Horticulturalist … Peace Gardens, Sheffield” ….

… I often see “Yuki”, and others, tending the fabulous flowers & plants in the Peace Gardens and other areas around the City Centre. These green spaces can be a sanctuary for many people, including me. The gardens are a … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Cafe, Hendersons Relish, Natural History, Nature, Pubs, Restaurant, Sheffield, Shops, sketch, UK, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

… Feline Tattoo ! …

… Feline Tattoo, 8 Hickmott Road, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8QF, UK… … Watercolour on Aquafine, 30 x 40 cm … … Fine Art Prints available shortly … … to see Feline Tattoo Studio on Facebook, click here  : FelineTattooStudio …Thankyou … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Cats, Dogs, Hendersons Relish, Natural History, Nature, Sheffield, Shops, UK, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

… the Rarest Shop … a true Devonshire Independent …

  … and probably my favourite. Not just for the stunningly unique frontage (with the Phlegm “Bookworm”) but for selling books. Actual books ! not e-versions. two whole floors of Books, Records – vinyl records ! – CD’s, Art & … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Books, Cafe, Natural History, Nature, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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

….. 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

….. Bee in a Box …..

….. small still-life ….. ….. of a unique, hand carved wooden bee, Made in Sheffield, by Nick Hunter ….. and an antique badge, in a matchbox …..   see more of Nicks work, including superb Birds, here :  http://nickhunterwoodcarver.wordpress.com/

Posted in Art, Birds, Natural History, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, UK, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

…..One of My Favourite……

…..Books….. …..for beautiful illustrations and superb information ( ? did you know a Robins heart beats over 1,000 times a minute !?) , by an artist whose work has been a true inspiration for me …..and, I do think….. ….. Birds are Brilliant 🙂  …… … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Birds, Books, Natural History, Sheffield - watercolours, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment