…occured on the last post leading to 2 versions of it appearing with different titles and one with no commentary (just to bore you, the one called “M&S” was the wrong one, but frustratingly, has got the “likes” and some comments !) so … Continue reading
……the “Living Wall”, designed to encourage birds and a natural habitat, on the exterior of the Marks & Spencer “Simply Food” Eco-building……and in the Cafe inside, a lady in a SUPERB fleece with Puffins all over it. I want one 🙂 …..#5 … Continue reading
This gallery contains 11 photos.
………well, a slide-show !…… of plein air painting again yesterday……..(despite having a very painful, possibly broken, Big Toe, too), watch it here, (click on the “11 photos” link above) : ……..and still breezy 🙂 Superb photos (especially the tremendous aerial shots !) all … Continue reading
……..the 2nd completed, in the “Cafes on the Hoof” series ……..on display tomorrow, breeze permitting (why is it always so breeeeezy on saturdays ?)……..see upcoming events, above. Winsor & Newton watercolours on porous photo album paper. Drawn with Parker Rollerball … Continue reading
……..finally finished, from 3 Plein Air sessions, started on 11th August, (* see link below) and will be on display this coming saturday, see Upcoming Events page for details. this painting started here : https://neowatercolour.com/2012/08/12/the-lesser-spotted-artist/
……in my “Cafes on the Hoof” (*) series, as I am now calling it, is : (*see last post)
…….. I have started a new sketchbook, where each painting will emerge a little (left to right across the page) each time I visit a place. Here are the first 3 (click images to enlarge) : All drawn with Parker Rollerball, Winsor … Continue reading
……..amazingly, I didn’t chicken out yesterday (despite some drizzle, early morning, which would have been a perfect excuse !)……..and set up my easel, and latest paintings, “on-street”, outside Gilberts Antiques & Pine on Sharrow Vale Road…….. ……painting the street-scene did … Continue reading
……..”Fifi”…..will be with me tomorrow, along with some of my other watercolours, outside Gilberts (next door to the Lescar) on SharrowVale Road, 11 am – 2pm (*)……where I will also be attempting a Plein Air streetscene watercolour…… * unless I faint in … Continue reading
………Where Are You ?!………right here at the Farmers Market a few weeks ago………collecting funds for Hospital Radio which is run solely by volunteers and relies on donations……… ………this chap was dressed as Scooby all day ! Brilliant ! ………I think … Continue reading
……..asked the orange “Furry” ? I love the way he is peering into the unsuspecting, young lady’s purse !…… The start of a new painting……..
……..was lost yesterday, somewhere between using it in the Cafe, and the store checkout, in Waitrose. It wasn’t in the best condition, most of the handle had splintered and worn down to the bare wood, BUT the brush had worn to a … Continue reading
………..from a poster seen this morning. Very quick sketch done whilst in the Museum cafe. Winsor & Newton pro-watercolours and Gouache on a scrap of (scratched !)180 gsm matt photographic paper, as an experiment – not really successful
……yes indeed ….. my ” Weston Park 360° ” watercolour is going off to a new home in Malaysia, where I know it will be truly treasured. Further, it will help local charities close to my heart……the full £450 (US $700/Euro 570) raised by the painting will … Continue reading
……called Pepe, and his owner Marion, from Cambridge, sat with me outside the Cherry Tree cafe yesterday……. ……only 1 year old, Pepe is exceedingly well-behaved, and modelled just like a professional. The huge Waitrose bag is crammed full of Pepes’ “kit” (water bottle, … Continue reading
………….”Limited Edition” Heinz Tomato Ketchup, blended with “Indian Spices” …….. great Orange label, and love the Elephant 🙂
……Crookes Hardware (an Emporium of Everything you could possibly need, from brushes, glue, screws, compost, tools and yes, in case you’re wondering, they also do Key Cutting)…… ……drop by and say Hello to Richard, Robert….and “Mouse” the dog (seen here in the … Continue reading
Neo Watercolour by Victoria Butterell 
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