…..Last sunday at the farmers market, I spotted a greyhound with a distinctive collar, like the one featured in my Nether Edge 360 painting…..
…..Brilliantly, it is definitely the very dog ! who is actually a Lurcher, and is called “Selkie” . She is 11 years old, and from what I could tell, she is happy to be in the painting 🙂
Nether Edge 360
Outside Sheffield Cathedral
…..Watercolour Studies, unearthed from a while ago.
……no, not Louise !……Alfie the Boxer puppy…..
Thelma’s & Alfie
…..Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine 300 gsm watercolour paper.
…..my trusty Stanley “Lifeguard” Tape Measure, there was nothing to stop the ruler part shooting back into the casing, at a speed to slice through anything, eg.fingers, in its path !…..
Stanley Lifeguard
…..I really thought this family “heirloom”, with its tough, solid, steel casing and chunky yellow switch, would last forever – I can recall playing with it as a kid, centuries ago, it resurfaced in my “art toolbox” the last few years, and even survived “plein air”. When it snapped, I was barely even touching it ! 🙂
Usyaka – How to Fly !
……of the result so far, from the sale of “Usyaka Sharpens Her Nose” – postcards, banners and the Original Watercolour* – of 236 Euros…..
….. (a Big Thankyou to everyone, and a *Special Thankyou* to Caroline) …..
…..this money is now, yes, already…..helping homeless cats and kittens in Montenegro, home of Usyaka……here’s just one of those being helped, a Tiny Kitten called Beliy (“white one”)…..
Beliy the Tiny Kitten
…..who was treated for a splinter in his paw … recovered … then was injured by a dog … and is now being cared for again……for more information, please see Usyaka’s blog, here :
The Real Usyaka – “Flying”
……and all I can say is, even the tiniest kitten can make an enormous change in a human life……
Troubador in Sensory Garden, Chatsworth
….a Bronze “Hare” sculpture, by Barry Flanagan, part of a monumental 15 piece exhibition of his work, at Chatsworth.
Ethel – the Baby Elephant
…… its Ethel, the Baby Elephant, who joins Giraffes, Gecko’s, Rhinos, Mermaids at Gilberts…….
……Ethel is also over on a new “sister” blog (temporary 🙂 until Paula of Gilberts takes over the Hot Seat) …..see it here :
VW Beetle Karmann
….VW Karmann Beetle (Convertible) possibly driven by 2 Cuckoos (yes, they can drive, but only from the back seat )….
…..what a brilliant name !…….love the title of this film, but possibly a bit too scary for me 🙂
Frankenweenie Advert
…..is how my paintings have been described by a young local Blogger called Tilly – I am thrilled with this ! – Tilly also notes that I am “still alive” (unlike Vincent Van Gogh). Checkout Tilly’s cool blog, here :
http://tillysartists.blogspot.co.uk/
and I’m dedicating this noisy and bustley sketch to Tilly :
From Cafe Nero to M&S (via “Living Roof” Bus Shelter)
Plein Air – view towards the Church
……today,perhaps…..very windy…..at least my easel stayed upright this time, but my paintbox blew completely over (twice), so as well as the cat hairs, I now have bits of grit in the watercolour pans… Nice !….”authentic” maybe……
Close Up – paints on floor 😦
“Usyaka (How to Sharpen Your Nose)”
……yes, this Appeal took off, today, here in Sheffield…..
……the “Usyaka Sheffield Appeal” is my attempt to raise funds to help homeless cats & kittens in Montenegro, home of Usyaka, where there are no official shelters or welfare facilities for cats……
……as a follower of Usyaka’s blog, earlier this year she inspired me to paint two watercolours – “Usyaka Sharpens Her Nose” and “Taking a Closer Look”. When Alexandra, Usyakas owner revealed that she helps to feed and care for homeless cats and kittens, it seemed that the Usyaka watercolours were meant to help. So, to start, postcards and bookmarks featuring “Usyaka Sharpens Her Nose” will be for sale here, with all funds raised – 100% – going to help feral cats & kittens in Montenegro…….
……today, on a cold (and fairly short) Farmers Market, sales totalled £ 34 /42 euros (£2 feeds 10 cats/day, £6 = Flea Drops, £8 = vet checkup, £20 = Innoculations – converted prices) ……
Giant “Usyaka” Banner
……If you’re not around Sheffield, you can also help directly, via Usyaka’s Blog, here : www.Usyaka.wordpress.com
……and……if you can, Please consider helping cats in need, wherever you are in the world. Thankyou 🙂 
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“Keeping My Eyes On You”
……is the watercolour which had a tremulous start, plein air (see “Big Innovation” 9th September post), but has, amazingly,come to fruition……
…….its not clear in this painting who – the Giraffe, or the Gecko, is keeping an eye on who ! – maybe on each other ? 🙂 …….but they both have Brilliant Eyelashes ?-)……anyway…….
…….the painting is now for sale to raise funds for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, here in Sheffield (one of only 4 dedicated cancer hospitals in England, and pioneering cancer research & treatment). This cause is close to my heart and also to Gilberts Antiques & Pine (where I have plein air painting sessions occasionally), so I am pleased to support this charity with my painting and to thank everyone at Gilberts for supporting me 🙂 ……..
…….see the painting this weekend (details in Upcoming Events). More details of the painting, and how to buy it are now on the “Giraffe for Weston Park” page above 🙂
……is the name of this cafe (which is, confusingly, actually No. 6 in the Cafes on the Hoof series). I’m particularly pleased with the “Pure” radio (and aerial), the stacks of CD’s/mini-discs, huge wall-speaker and the Bob Dylan portrait……(the huge picture just left of centre is a great photo of another planet). Pete & Paul of Cafe #9, do, I think make the best coffee …….
Cafe #9, Nether Edge
…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 here is a “test” with another “Cafe on the Hoof”, started a while ago, but just this minute finished ……..
Cafe Nero (different version)
M&S Simply Food and the Puffin Lady
……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 in the “Cafes on the Hoof” series……
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
Cream,Broomhill
……..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 (Fine Black)
……..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.
Otto’s, SharrowVale Road
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 :
Cafe Nero, Ecclesall Road
(*see last post)
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