Category Archives: Books

… 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) ….            

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….. 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 →

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….. 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 →

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….. 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 →

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….. 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 →

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….. 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 →

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….. Buddleia & Butterfly …..

Posted on August 7, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. a quick sketch of “something different” as its my birthday, seen this afternoon in my garden.

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….. Ice Cream and Lemonade …..

Posted on August 4, 2013 by neowatercolour
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… Lemon Polenta ….. Pear & Chocolate …..

Posted on July 18, 2013 by neowatercolour

….. and other cakes …..

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….. a Very Nice ….. Coffee Machine …..

Posted on July 11, 2013 by neowatercolour
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…..One of My Favourite……

Posted on February 3, 2013 by neowatercolour

…..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 →

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