Category Archives: Dogs

… 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 →

Posted in Art, Chatsworth - watercolours, Derbyshire - watercolours, Dogs, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Bakewell, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, Devonshire, Gardens, historic, Orangery, statue | 4 Comments

…Summer Sunflowers…at The Rising Sun…

Posted on March 11, 2017 by neowatercolour

… amazing sunflowers every summer … …at The Rising Sun, Abbey Lane, Sheffield … … Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine … this original painting will be on display at Nether Edge Farmers Market, Sunday 19th March … … and Thankyou … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Pubs, Sheffield, UK | Tagged Abbey Lane, Beer, Food, Garden, pub, Rising Sun | 4 Comments

Coffee … Cake …. and some Cards ….

Posted on September 9, 2016 by neowatercolour

…. I’m happy to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning fund-raiser, at my local vet – Park Veterinary Hospital, Sheffield – by donating some of my Greeting Cards … … the Coffee Morning is Thursday 15th September, 12 noon – 2pm….details … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged Chat Noir, Coffee, Fat Cat, Greyhound, Hendersons, Hospital, Macmillan, Park, Relish, Sheffield, Vet | 4 Comments

… a tall, thin, blue … Italian Greyhound … and some Hendersons Relish …

Posted on September 4, 2016 by neowatercolour

… almost a metre tall …. (click on image to enlarge) … … Holbein watercolours on Arches … Painting on display at Wickwire, Nether Edge, Sheffield, until 18th September …

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Shops, UK | Tagged artist, Gifts, Greyhound, Hendersons, Nether Edge, Relish, Sheffield, Watercolour | 4 Comments

… whats got .. Whippets .. Puddings .. and a Tango in Halifax …? …

Posted on July 29, 2016 by neowatercolour

yes, its YORKSHIRE ! … and here are just some of the delights to be found here … to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1st August … … watercolour painting now on display, and for sale, at Wickwire, Nether Edge, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK, Wider Yorkshire - watercolours | Tagged Bettys, Dales, Greyhound, Hendersons, Last Tango in Halifax, Park, Pudding, Relish, RNLI, RSPB, Sheffield, Terrier, Whippet, Wildlife, Yorkshire | 7 Comments

… Interlude … Chat & Chiens Noir …

Posted on December 11, 2015 by neowatercolour

… meet Hendersons Relish ! Both these paintings are up for Auction, to raise funds for animal rescues that I support … Greyhound Rescue South Yorkshire and Cats Mne (Montenegro) … UPDATE – 15th December – the Auction raised £200 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Cafe, Cats, Cattitude, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged Caht, Cat, charity, Dogs, Hendersons, Market, Nether Edge, Noir, Relish, Rescue, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Watercolour, Yorkshire | Leave a comment

… 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) ….

Posted in Art, Books, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged Antiques, Artisan, Cowlishaw, Craft, Emporium, Floor, Furniture, Laundry, Oak, S11, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Tableware, Trading, Vintage, wedding, Wood | 12 Comments

….. Nonna’s …..

Posted on November 30, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. where all the coolest people hang out ! and featuring here, a superb character – Julio ! ….. so good, he’s in the painting twice 🙂 ….. ….. Limited Edition giclee prints available, from me (see Upcoming Events) or … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged Cafe, Coffee, Ecclesall, Framery, Italian, Nonnas, Restaurant, Sharrow | 12 Comments

….. Hounds ♥ Homes …..

Posted on November 17, 2014 by neowatercolour

.. is my painting created for a special edition of Hendersons Relish … the painting forms the label on 1,000 bottles of this iconic relish (made uniquely here in Sheffield) to raise awareness of the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops | Tagged artist, greyhounds, Hendersons, Homes, Hounds, Owlerton, Relish, Retired, Sheffield, Trust, Watercolour | 5 Comments

.. Limited Edition….. Greyhounds … and Relish …..

Posted on November 4, 2014 by neowatercolour

It was great today to see these special edition bottles of the famous Sheffield icon, Hendersons Relish. I was asked to design the label, to promote Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, and raise awareness of the plight of greyhounds needing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours, Shops, UK | Tagged Dogs, greyhounds, Hendersons, Relish, Retired, Sheffield | 10 Comments

….. Up For Sale …..

Posted on September 12, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. are many of my original paintings. I am heart-broken by the Manchester Dogs Home fire tragedy yesterday, so tomorrow I will have many of my paintings for sale, at half price (and all serious offers considered) with ALL proceeds … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Cats, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Dogs Home, Donate, Ecclesall, Fire, Funds, Help, Manchester, Paintings, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield | 3 Comments

….. Happy Birthday ! …..

Posted on August 7, 2014 by neowatercolour

…..to me 🙂 ….. and Great News ! ….. my “Sprite” greyhound painting raised a grand total of £500 ! for Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund, when the auction finished on 1st August ….. a really great result and it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield | Tagged adopt, Grand Depart, greyhounds, Rescue, Sheffield, Sprite, Tour De France, Watercolour, yellow jersey | 10 Comments

….. here’s …… Sprite ! …..

Posted on June 20, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. my alter ego (IF I was a greyhound ! ) who marks the news that I am now an Artist for the Retired Greyhound Trust….. ….. this watercolour is almost 3 feet tall !! Sprite is sporting a yellow jersey in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged artist, Cats, Grand Depart, Greyhound, Montenegro, Retired, Sheffield, Tour De France, Welfare, Yorkshire | 11 Comments

….. “pssst .. !” …..

Posted on June 6, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. seems a good caption for this painting ….. dedicated to Eddie and his other Retired Greyhound friends who are waiting for their Forever Homes at Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust

Posted in Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged England, Football, Greyhound, Hendersons, Relish, Retired, Sheffield, T shirt, World Cup | 14 Comments

… Off to Lunch ….. at the Cafe Rouge …..

Posted on June 2, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. here’s Eddie the Retired Greyhound, hoping his favourite dinner is on the menu today … chicken innards !! … although, it looks like another scallywag has got there first ! …..

Posted in Art, Dogs, Greyhounds, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Bar, Cafe, Chinese Crested, Ecclesall, French, Greyhound, Lunch, Menu, painting, Restaurant, Rouge, Sheffield, Wine | 8 Comments

….. Petal ….. the other half …..

Posted on April 11, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. complete with wire-haired Dachshund, often in the area …..

Posted in Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Accessories, Cakes, Dachshund, Dog, Hunters Bar, Market, Nether Edge, Oh Sugar, Petal, sausage, Sharrow Vale | 10 Comments

….. street sketch …..

Posted on April 9, 2014 by neowatercolour

….. in freezing cold weather recently ! ….. here’s “Duke” with his owner , outside Sebastians Kitchen & Cakery, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield …..

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Sheffield, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Cafe, Cakes, Coffee, Dog, Ecclesall, Homemade, Hunters Bar, Kitchen, Labrador, Lunch, Sandwiches, Sebastians, Sharrow Vale, sketch, Snacks, Watercolour | 14 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

… 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

… 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