Category Archives: Greyhounds

“Two Owls” …. aka fans of Sheffield Wednesday ….

…. my watercolour of two “hound” fans of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (“Owls”) … The painting was autioned last week and raised £220, which has been shared between two local charities – Friends of Ferals (Sheffield cat rescue) and Sheffield … Continue reading

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White Hound … at Brocco, on the Park, Sheffield…

…. an Edwardian villa, beautifully restored and now an independant, Award-winning boutique hotel and Michelin Guide-listed neighbourhood kitchen restaurant ! Next door to Endcliffe Park, at Hunter’s Bar and Brocco Bank, and a short walk from the Botanical Gardens….….. I … Continue reading

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… at the Infant School ! .. very special new painting …

… my latest Commission …. Hunter’s Bar Infant School …. all the people in the painting are “real”, and it celebrates the School winning the TES Environment Award, their many “green” initiatives, and even the “Friendship Bench”….. The painting was … Continue reading

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… “We ♥ Blood” …. ! …. Save a Life ….

… 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

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

…. 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

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“Hero” …

… inspired by all the Heroes who help animals, especially those who rescue cats … … and, the Heroes who help people, in the NHS, and beyond… … and, the Heroes who are trying to save the planet…. “Hero” has … Continue reading

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… Hop … Hop ! … it’s Hopper !! …

…. 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

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“Night Hawk” …

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

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“2.6” …..

…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

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…”Rainbow … & Grey” …

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

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… a Revolution ?? … then it must be … Sheffield !! …

…. yes, Coffee Revolution, Ecclesall Road…     Watercolour painting 2020 (from photo references 2010) ….. the coffee shop itself closed many years ago…. Commissioned painting. Thankyou for looking !

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…the best Valentine ? … a Yorkshire one !!

… with Cats, ‘Hounds and a splash of saucy Relish ! … what more could anyone want ?? … … Happy Valentines Day ! …

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…at the Bookshop…..literally ! ……

… my Weston Park – Western Bank 360 Panorama (which features Blackwell’s Bookshop) – is now available (Fine Art Prints and Greeting Cards) at Blackwell’s Bookshop, Sheffield !! ….. …… the painting also includes : The Childrens Hospital, Sheffield University … Continue reading

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…on the map…

…  “Nether Edge – Panorama with Hounds”. Watercolour & ink on old Nether Edge Ordnance Survey map (1903 Godfrey Edition), 44 x 28 cm… … the painting is of Nether Edge, with shops & cafes there today, and features some … Continue reading

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from Chatsworth …to ChatsWoof ! …..

….. 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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… Stars & Stripes ……..

……. watercolour & ink on found object …….  

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…Happy “World Book Day”………

“Cecil* reads Hendersons Relish Cookbook”……… (*Cecil from Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust,from a few years ago)…….. Happy “World Book Day” everyone !!

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…5….on No.5…….

….. something different, for a quick interlude…… …….. drawn on found object, Vogue magazine…..

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…Yorkshire Christmas…a Resounding Result ! …..

…sales from my “Yorkshire Christmas” (cards & auction of the artwork) have raised a Grand Total of …. £400 ! Phenomenal !! This will be donated to Friends of Ferals – who feed,rescue,treat and sometimes even manage to find homes … Continue reading

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…Attention ! …..its Crookes Hardware !…

….yes, here is Teddy, standing to attention ! and selling my “Yorkshire Christmas” cards to raise funds for Labrador Welfare, here in Sheffield….. ….so whilst stocking up on hardware, having keys cut (and most importantly, fussing Teddy,Tommy and Mouse!) stock … Continue reading

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