Category Archives: Dogs

… La Scala ! …. not the Opera ! …..

Posted on January 9, 2022 by neowatercolour

… La Scala, Italian restaurant, in Sheffield ! …… I started this painting on-street, and was very happy with the result ! … La Scala has been a popular restaurant for over 20 years, and Millhouses has been an ever-changing … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Pizza, Restaurant, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Abbeydale, Archer, Italian, La Scala, Milan, Millhouses, music, Night Out, Opera, Park, Pizza, Restaurant, Sainsburys, Tesco, Wine | Leave a comment

… 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 →

Posted in Art, Cats, Derbyshire - watercolours, Dogs, Nature, UK | Tagged Ale, Bakewell, Beer, Brewery, Derbyshire, India Pale Ale, IPA, Jaipur, New Year, Sharrow Vale, Thornbridge | 2 Comments

“Crumb !” … it’s delicious !! ……

Posted on December 11, 2021 by neowatercolour

… new Bakery & Pizzeria, opened this week, just down the road from me…… irresistable subject to paint, the lettering, the colours, the Greyhounds nearby ! …. not to mention the aroma’s !…….. Watercolour on Aquafine. See “Crumb” here “Crumb.Sheffield” … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Pizza, Sheffield, Shops | Tagged Abbeydale, Artisan, Bakery, Bread, Coffee, Croissant, Dog, flour, Greyhound, Homemade, Market, Millhouses, Park, Pizza, pub, refreshments, Robin Hood, take away, Vegan, vegetarian, Whippet | Leave a comment

… “We ♥ Blood” …. ! …. Save a Life ….

Posted on October 30, 2021 by neowatercolour

… a painting inspired by donating my blood this week @ NHS Blood & Transplant, and being reminded that animals can also donate ! @ Pet Blood Bank UK (currently Dogs and Alpacas. Hopefully cats soon – the PBB are … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, sketch, UK, watercolour | Tagged alpaca, Blood, charity, Donor, halloween, llama, NHS, pets, Plasma, Save a life, transplant, Vet, veterinary | Leave a comment

“Butterfly” … from a chrysalis, a painting ….

Posted on September 24, 2021 by neowatercolour

… a boutique specialising in lingerie and swimwear …. super friendly and many years of experience, a real Sheffield gem … I am delighted with my painting, featuring smooth haired Dachshund … and a whippet …. Butterfly Lingerie & Swimwear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Sheffield, Shops, watercolour | Tagged Butterfly, Chantelle, DKNY, Ecclesall, Elle Macpherson, Exotic, Holiday, Lingerie, Monk Bar, Primadonna, Sharrow, Swimwear, Tattoo | 3 Comments

“Little Mesters” … Sheffield… Famous for Steel …

Posted on September 11, 2021 by neowatercolour

… my latest painting… Inspired by my Grandmother who worked in the Sheffield steel industry, during World War II. Years later, she often talked about the “little mesters”. My Grandfather served in the RAF. My Grans street was bombed, 1940, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged blitz, Dialect, eh up, Famous, Heritage, History, Hounds, Icon, Industry, Mesters, War, Women of steel, Yorkshire | Leave a comment

“Thankyou … 11 Hounds and a Feline* …

Posted on August 15, 2021 by neowatercolour

… *the cat is in charge, obviously” …. a long title for a painting ! …. An important painting for me, specially painted as a Thankyou, for everyone who has supported my artwork, over the years, and especially those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Sheffield, UK, Wildlife | Tagged Cat, Dog, Donate, feline, Feral, Funds, Greyhound, Hound, kitten, Rescue, Sheffield, Watercolour, Whippet, Yorkshire | Leave a comment

“Bundespressekonferenz” ! …. with added Hounds…..

Posted on July 27, 2021 by neowatercolour

…. improvised drawing on “found object” – The Guardian newspaper – with yellow Sharpie and black Bic ballpoint (had forgotten to take my usual drawing equipment with me !) …. …. at New Leaf Plant Cantre & New Shoots Coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Angela Merkel, Berlin, Bundespressekonferenz, Chancellor, Coffee, garden centre, Germany, Guardian, Sharpie, sketch | 1 Comment

… Hop … Hop ! … it’s Hopper !! …

Posted on April 1, 2021 by neowatercolour

…. with Hector the whippet and Two Dachshunds ! …. my latest watercolour … The watercolour is for sale, £245 framed. Thankyou for looking, and Happy Easter ! Link to Hopper, here

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Shops, UK | Tagged Bagel, Bar, Breakfast, Brownie, Cafe, Cake, Coffee, Ecclesall, Endcliffe, Homemade, Kitchen, Lunch, Park, Sandwich, Sharrow, Soup, takeaway | Leave a comment

… A Month of Sundays ? …

Posted on March 24, 2021 by neowatercolour

… is one of a trio of shop fronts that I have painted several times, over the years, as I love their quirkiness and colours… I also love “Frank” the whippet, painted in giant size ! This latest version was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Hendersons Relish, Restaurant, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Barber, Breakfast, Cafe, Coffee, Farmers Market, gallery, Greyhound, Hunters Bar, Jontys, Pete McKee, Prints, Sharrow Vale, Snacks, takeaway, Whippet | Leave a comment

A Unique Street ! … its Hickmott, in Sheffield !…

Posted on February 20, 2021 by neowatercolour

… yes, it’s Hickmott Road. A row of shops that has a unique vibe. Friendly and keeping upbeat, through the pandemic. The food shops and takeaways are open, please call by and support them… … here is my watercolour of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Bagels, Boutique, Cafe, Cakes, Clothes, Coffee, Deli, Ecclesall, feline, gallery, Hickmott, Homemade, IberiCo, Little Gems, Locksmith, Olivers, Olives, Ora, Paintings, Photograghic, Porter Brook, Sandwich, Sharrow Vale, Spanish, takeaway, Tapas, Tattoo, Tiara, waffles, Zabella | 6 Comments

… lots going on at the Post Office …

Posted on February 10, 2021 by neowatercolour

… a cute pooch in hi-viz coat, and window motto’s “ThankU Key Workers”, “ThankU NHS”, also a tangled “Black Lives Matter” banner…. … and the real facade – Charles Street, Sheffield S1 : … Thankyou for looking !

Posted in Art, Dogs, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Black Lives Matter, Carers, Heroes, NHS, Parcel, Post Office, Royal Mail | Leave a comment

…fancy some Phở ? … then try Nam Song, Sheffield …

Posted on October 29, 2020 by neowatercolour

… Nam Song, in the new Dyson Place, off SharrowVale Road, Sheffield S11 …. …watercolour…..

Posted in Cafe, Cats, Dogs, Restaurant, Sheffield, watercolour | Tagged Cafe, Coffee, Ecclesall, Food, Restaurant, Sharrow, Vietnamese | 2 Comments

… “Fox Face” …

Posted on August 3, 2020 by neowatercolour

… watercolour. Inspired after needing help & advice for an injured fox. Thankyou to The Fox Man for quick and excellent help, advice, and sending medication… …find The Fox Man, here …. Please support and donate if you can, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Nature, UK, watercolour, Wildlife | Tagged cubs, Fox, Help, Protect, Rescue, reynard, Vixen, Welfare | 5 Comments

… at the Botanical Gardens …

Posted on July 3, 2020 by neowatercolour

… its “The Park-Keepers Lodge” … with Suki the Iggy (Italian Greyhound) & family … … Holbein Watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine, 36 x 28 cm. More details at Illustration Sheffield … … more about Sheffield Botanical Gardens : here Thankyou … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Nature, Sheffield, UK, watercolour, Wildlife | Tagged Birkdale, Botanical, Cafe, clarkehouse, curators house, Ecclesall, Flowers, FOBS, Garden, glass house, Greyhound, Heritage, Ice Cream, Park, Plants | 1 Comment

… had an accident !?? … then you need …

Posted on June 23, 2020 by neowatercolour

… Accident Solicitors Direct ! … … my latest Commission, Watercolour on The Langton, Daler-Rowney, 300 gsm. Features Archie the English Bulldog…. Accident Solicitors Direct : accident claims and personal injury solicitors, over 35 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, cars, Dogs, Hendersons Relish, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Accident, ASD, Bulldog, Cafe, Car, Claim, Compensation, Covid 19, Cycle, Ecclesall, Fall, Igloo, Injury, Litigation, M&S, Negligence, Nero, PPE, Property, RTA, Sheffield, Solicitor, Student, Work | 2 Comments

“Night Hawk” …

Posted on May 9, 2020 by neowatercolour

…with a salute to all who help animals – cats, dogs, all creatures – Thankyou ! … … watercolour, 20 x 70 cm… Thankyou for looking !

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Sheffield, UK, watercolour, Wildlife | Tagged animal, Carers, Covid, fund raising, Lockdown, NHS, Rainbow, Rescue, Tribute, Welfare | 1 Comment

… At the Bakehouse …

Posted on April 26, 2020 by neowatercolour

… I started painting this, before the current lockdown. Scenes like this feel a long way off now … … Forge Bakehouse, Abbeydale, Sheffield … … more about Forge Bakehouse : here … Thankyou for looking …

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Nature, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Shops, UK | Tagged Bakery, Bread, Cafe, Coffee, Dachshund, delivery, French Bulldog, Hendersons Relish, Homemade, pastry, takeaway | 4 Comments

“2.6” …..

Posted on April 26, 2020 by neowatercolour

…my painting for the “2.6 Challenge”… Today would have been the famous London Marathon, which many Charities rely on, for their annual fund-raising. However, the Marathon obviously cannot take place due to Covid19. The 2.6 Challenge attempts to raise funds … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, London, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged adopt, animal, Blue Cross, charity, corona, Covid19, fund raising, London, Marathon, NHS, Rescue, Sheffield, sponsor, Sport, virus, Welfare | Leave a comment

…”Rainbow … & Grey” …

Posted on April 13, 2020 by neowatercolour

…. a Rainbow – for all those helping others – whether helping humans or animals – in the Coronavirus pandemic … … watercolour on textured mountboard …

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged Carers, Cats, charity, Frontline, Greyhound, Hospital, NHS, Rainbow, Rescue, Thankyou, Whippet | 6 Comments