Category Archives: Derbyshire – watercolours

… off to Jaipur …

Posted on January 1, 2022 by neowatercolour

… I was inspired by the bright orange “Jaipur” truck, just before Christmas, on a grey day in Sheffield …. seen here, driven by Bandit, and with her wing-man, JoJo…. … Jaipur is an IPA, brewed by Thornbridge Brewery, Bakewell, … Continue reading →

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from Chatsworth …to ChatsWoof ! …..

Posted on March 31, 2019 by neowatercolour

….. visited the new exhibition at Chatsworth House & Garden last week – “The Dog: A Celebration at Chatsworth”. It was brilliant and I was inspired by their “Dog Walk Map”, to add a few “Hounds” in watercolour & ink……. … Continue reading →

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… The Orangery … at Chatsworth …

Posted on April 2, 2017 by neowatercolour

… a Plein Air study … not entirely happy with it because the paper was a bit of a scrag end and too absorbent … … but if nothing else, it was good practice, painting on-site and tackling a huge … Continue reading →

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…..Large Troubador…..

Posted on October 29, 2012 by neowatercolour

….a Bronze “Hare” sculpture, by Barry Flanagan, part of a monumental 15 piece exhibition of his work, at Chatsworth.

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Crochet……..???…….Absolutely Fantastic Lionheart Exhibition……….

Posted on May 9, 2012 by neowatercolour

………..at Chatsworth…………3 Giant Crocheted Lions by Shauna Richardson, in a huge 16 metre glass case in front of the Bastion Wall…………. ….. 2 Years in the making, and the largest single-handed “Crochetdermy” sculpture In The World !! …………. …….part of … Continue reading →

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Warthog……Rear View……

Posted on April 14, 2012 by neowatercolour

…….of a bronze Sculpture at Chatsworth House. (Front view not possible from public area)…….a little gem I came across in my Moleskine today, from awhile ago. Well, I think its a gem anyway, there’s no accounting for taste  🙂  

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How Many Llamas……..

Posted on March 8, 2012 by neowatercolour

……….will fit into a 2 inch square painting ?   In this instance, 4. Could have squeezed a couple more in, but Llamas might get a bit “spitty” if cramped ! Llamas seen at Mayfield Alpacas, Sheffield, awhile ago.   http://www.mayfieldalpacas.com Winsor & Newton … Continue reading →

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Magdalena………..

Posted on February 18, 2012 by neowatercolour

………..”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 →

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Canada Geese………………..

Posted on February 3, 2012 by neowatercolour

…..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 →

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Chihuahua…………..

Posted on March 10, 2011 by neowatercolour

…………draws your attention to a New Page……….. see Upcoming Events in the header above………thankyou 🙂

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