Category Archives: watercolour

“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 →

Posted in Art, Birds, Cafe, Hendersons Relish, Natural History, Nature, Pubs, Restaurant, Sheffield, Shops, sketch, UK, watercolour | Tagged Botanical, Caffe Nero, City Council, Costa, Countryside, Flowers, Fountain, Mercure Hotel, Parks, Peace Gardens, Pigeons, Pinstone, Plants, St Pauls, Surrey street, Town Hall, Winter Gardens | 1 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

… 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

… “towards … Perfectionery !” ….

Posted on March 6, 2021 by neowatercolour

… the view from Ecclesall Road, down Hickmott Road, to Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield… Perfectionery Bakers is the green shopfront, in the far, middle distance. A family run business, specialising in artisan vegan bread, confectionery, celebration cakes, sandwiches and much … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Fiat 500, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Artisan, Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, Ecclesall, Giuseppes, Hickmott, IberiCo, Lockdown, Monk Bar, Nonnas, open, Perfectionery, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, takeaway, Vegan | 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

… a Brindle, a Blue, and …. Henderson’s Relish …

Posted on January 1, 2021 by neowatercolour

… a special commission, completed today, just in time for the New Year…. …its special because I rarely take on commissions, but this for a special person who helps rescue cats and we agreed that my fee will be donated … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cats, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged Cats, Dogs, Hendersons, Hounds, Relish, Rescue, Sheffield | 4 Comments

…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

“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

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

Posted on February 15, 2020 by neowatercolour

…. 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 !

Posted in Art, Books, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Hendersons Relish, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged barista, Cafe, Coffee, Ecclesall, Revolution, Sheffield, students, Union, University | 4 Comments

…the best Valentine ? … a Yorkshire one !!

Posted on February 14, 2020 by neowatercolour

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

Posted in Art, Books, Cats, Dogs, Greyhounds, Hendersons Relish, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged black cat, Cat, Celebrate, Chat Noir, engagement, feline, greetings card, Greyhound, hearts, Hendersons Relish, Love, valentine, wedding, Whippet, Yorkshire | 4 Comments

…at the Bookshop…..literally ! ……

Posted on January 14, 2020 by neowatercolour

… 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 →

Posted in Art, Books, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Hendersons Relish, Natural History, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Arts Tower, Bandstand, Blackwells, Bookshop, Childrens Hospital, Hallamshie, Hallamshire, Hendersons, Museum, music, NHS, Relish, Sheffield, University, War memorial, Weddings, Weston Park | Leave a comment

…at The Club House ! …yes, it’s a busy day at Beauchief Golf Club……

Posted on December 4, 2019 by neowatercolour

….. my latest Commissioned watercolour painting…… “Beauchief Golf Club – The Club House” …unveiled at the AGM this week. I’m very happy with this painting, which features 7 Lady Golfers, 4 Men….and 6 Hounds ……. all real ! (though not … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cafe, Dogs, Golf, Sheffield, UK, watercolour | Tagged Abbey, Abbey Lane, Beauchief, Club, Golf, Ping, SIV, Sport | 2 Comments

…on the map…

Posted on August 31, 2019 by neowatercolour

… “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 →

Posted in Art, Books, Cafe, Dogs, Greyhounds, Hendersons Relish, Nether Edge, Restaurant, Sheffield, Shops, UK, watercolour | Tagged Auction, Bannerdale, Cafe #9, Clover, Coffee, Dentist, Farmers Market, Flower shop, gift shop, Hendersons, Lotte, Moss, Nether Edge Road, On the edge, Ordnance Survey, organic, Osteopath, Relish, Sheldon Road, Wholefood, Wickwire, Zeds | 2 Comments