Category Archives: Nature

“Yuki … City Centre Horticulturalist … Peace Gardens, Sheffield” ….

Posted on September 28, 2021 by neowatercolour

… I often see “Yuki”, and others, tending the fabulous flowers & plants in the Peace Gardens and other areas around the City Centre. These green spaces can be a sanctuary for many people, including me. The gardens are a … Continue reading →

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“My Favourite Table……”

Posted on August 8, 2021 by neowatercolour

….. is No. 34, at “New Shoots Coffee Shop”, a fabulous sanctuary – friendly staff, gorgeous food & a great atmosphere. Huge selection of flowers, plants, everything you need for your garden ! @New Leaf Plant Centre, Coal Aston, near … Continue reading →

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… “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 →

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… 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 →

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“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 !  

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… 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 …  

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…”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 …

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… Feline Tattoo ! …

Posted on February 29, 2020 by neowatercolour

… Feline Tattoo, 8 Hickmott Road, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8QF, UK… … Watercolour on Aquafine, 30 x 40 cm … … Fine Art Prints available shortly … … to see Feline Tattoo Studio on Facebook, click here  : FelineTattooStudio …Thankyou … 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 Christmas Fiddle……

Posted on December 31, 2018 by neowatercolour

…. 27th December 2018, at Beauchief Golf Club, Sheffield…….watercolour

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…Yorkshire Christmas…a Resounding Result ! …..

Posted on December 16, 2018 by neowatercolour

…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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… A to Z … from Allotments to Zeds …..

Posted on August 2, 2018 by neowatercolour

… my A to Z of Nether Edge, Sheffield …… here are some snippets in a slideshow ….. A3 posters available, from Wickwire at Nether Edge, £10 each, whilst stocks last…..

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…Happy ….. Yorkshire Day …..

Posted on August 1, 2018 by neowatercolour

… 1st August……  

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… Blossoms… and …

Posted on April 15, 2018 by neowatercolour

… an Italian Greyhound… … inspired by a visit to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital yesterday … … watercolour 3″ x 5″ …

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… a very long street painting …

Posted on June 8, 2016 by neowatercolour

… featuring over 20 shops, cafes, pubs, hairdressers, even a bowling green … the painting is over 1/2 a metre long (53 x 16 cm)…   … “Nether Edge Streetscape” … Limited Edition prints now available at Wickwire, Nether Edge … Continue reading →

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… the Rarest Shop … a true Devonshire Independent …

Posted on December 4, 2015 by neowatercolour

  … and probably my favourite. Not just for the stunningly unique frontage (with the Phlegm “Bookworm”) but for selling books. Actual books ! not e-versions. two whole floors of Books, Records – vinyl records ! – CD’s, Art & … Continue reading →

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…when a painting is a surprise … (…aka Moss & Clover) …

Posted on July 10, 2015 by neowatercolour

…view the slideshow …. ….. more about Emma and Moss & Clover, here :  Moss & Clover … ….. and thankyou to Postcard Cafe for superb photographs ….. for more, please click here : Postcard Cafe   ….. and finally ! … Continue reading →

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.. 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 →

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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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….. In The Park …..

Posted on July 13, 2013 by neowatercolour

…. the small Italian Greyhound in the tartan coat is one of my favourites, called Cracker ….. he was once sheltering from the rain by wearing a Tesco carrier bag …..

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