The (not so ) Big Tree…………….

Posted on June 14, 2012 by neowatercolour

The Big Tree (& Pug)

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Hungry Baby ? ………………

Posted on June 13, 2012 by neowatercolour

……..and other signage overload. Sketch at Tesco today ( yes, the checkout operator did have pink hair)

Improvised materials – red biro/black roller ball on NHS Prescription paper (all I had on me !).  Paint added later – Winsor & Newton Watercolour and Gouache.

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Taking A Closer Look……….

Posted on June 7, 2012 by neowatercolour

Usyaka – “Taking A Closer Look”

……..its Usyaka !

There was such a Superb photo of Usyaka today that I had to paint her.

To see the real photo, click on the link below :

http://usyaka.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/taking-a-closer-look/

Another “Cattitude” painting. She really is Awesome  🙂

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The BIG………6 – OH………..

Posted on June 3, 2012 by neowatercolour

The Jubilee Fiat 500

………..no, not me, …..the Queens Diamond Jubilee !……….and what better way to celebrate than in a customised Classic Fiat Topolino   🙂

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Watching a Master Sketcher is so …………..

Posted on June 1, 2012 by neowatercolour

………soothing !  Here’s Danny Gregorys(*) latest 4 minute “Spring” Sketchbook Film – worth watching right to the very end. Brilliant.

click on link :

http://dannygregory.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/spring-a-new-sketchbook-film-about-well-me/

* Author of masterpieces including – Everyday Matters, An Illustrated Life and The Creative License…….

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Crazy Pugs……….

Posted on May 29, 2012 by neowatercolour

Crazy Pugs

…………..as a Get Well, to myself  🙂

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Red Mist……………………………..

Posted on May 23, 2012 by neowatercolour

“Red Mist” – the Greyhound

…………the latest Patricia Cornwell book is superb. Not only more pacily written (IMHO) than the last few, but Brilliantly, features Retired Greyhounds !! 

…………being a slow reader, I’m still on page 42, but the idea of prison inmates “rescuing”, looking after and training retired greyhounds is a real gem (its in America, obviously, and in rural penitentiaries).

…………the more people help Retired Greyhounds, the better ! and I dedicate my “Red Mist” Greyhound watercolour to Patricia   🙂

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Still Raining…..?…..you need a Waterproof Suit !…….

Posted on May 18, 2012 by neowatercolour

Dog In Suit, Chatsworth

…….For Your Dog !!……and in an Outstanding Colour, just to show off  🙂

…….. and yes, this is real………..look :

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A Black Pug …..& a Black Mini……

Posted on May 17, 2012 by neowatercolour

Black Pug & Black Mini

…..this is part of a painting I have been wrestling with for a while, and why I deviated suddenly to sketch “Usyaka”, for some light relief !

The response to “Usyaka” has been so over-whelming, kind and uplifting, that I’m sure I will sketch her again. Thankyou Everyone   🙂 

The “Tree” outside the Big Tree pub had its crown torn off by Hurricane Katia (ref. the Mini’s reg.plate). The painting is ne..ee..aaa…rly finished.

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Top Tip……How to ……Sharpen Your Nose………

Posted on May 15, 2012 by neowatercolour
Usyaka

Usyaka – click to enlarge image

……..Usyaka – style.

Usyaka is my Absoluely Favourite Blog, and cheers me up most days. She is an Oriental Cat (in Montenegro, I think). She is Brilliant !  🙂  She is the first of my new “Cattitude” paintings !

See her here :

http://usyaka.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/morning-ritual/

Brilliant !!

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Crochet……..???…….Absolutely Fantastic Lionheart Exhibition……….

Posted on May 9, 2012 by neowatercolour

Lionheart at Chatsworth

………..at Chatsworth…………3 Giant Crocheted Lions by Shauna Richardson, in a huge 16 metre glass case in front of the Bastion Wall………….

….. 2 Years in the making, and the largest single-handed “Crochetdermy” sculpture In The World !! ………….

…….part of the Cultural Olympiad, its at Chatsworth until 10 June (no ticket necessary, Car Park £3). See more Shauna here :

www.shaunarichardson.com

www.lionheartproject.com

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Cal the Whippet………………..

Posted on April 25, 2012 by neowatercolour

Cal the Whippet

………..spotted on monday outside Cafe Marco, Ecclesall Road – I haven’t seen Cal for ages, so was glad to see him (albeit not wearing his racing coat). This is a re-blog of part of a painting from last year, as I was very pleased with my rendition of Cal  and its worth another look !  🙂

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Ciao Fiat ! As a Tribute……….

Posted on April 24, 2012 by neowatercolour

……….to my little red Fiat 500, who now has a new owner, I have to (reluctantly !) change my “Fiat Mephistopheles” Blog Header, to my “Weston Park 360° (Big Ron, Holly, & Mabel to the Rescue !)” watercolour, which is to to be auctioned by the British Red Cross in June.

Full details to follow regarding the Red Cross Exhibition & Auction.

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Hendersons……………..

Posted on April 18, 2012 by neowatercolour

“Hendersons” Scooter

……………..Scooter, I believe known as the “Hendobike”.  Part of the “Weston Park 360°”  painting

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To The Rescue……!!!……..its Big Ron ………and…….

Posted on April 17, 2012 by neowatercolour

……yes, of course !!……Holly !  But……wait for it !!……..why are they in a VW Camper called Mabel,  ?………      

“Weston Park 360 (Big Ron, Holly, and Mabel to the Rescue !)”

 …………its just a snippet of the full masterpiece – “WestonPark 360° (Big Ron, Holly, and Mabel to The Rescue)”.

(as an aside,  Holly was going to drive, but can Whippets drive ??  you bet they can ! ).

 

 
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Bragazzi’s…………….

Posted on April 15, 2012 by neowatercolour

Bragazzi’s Cafe/Deli

…………Cafe/Deli, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield.  From a photograph (too busy a road to set up an easel ! ) hence the customers relaxing on the pavement were really there.

Winsor & Newton on Bockingford 300 gsm.  For Bragazzi’s, click here : http://www.bragazzis.co.uk/

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Warthog……Rear View……

Posted on April 14, 2012 by neowatercolour

Warthog, Chatsworth

…….of a bronze Sculpture at Chatsworth House. (Front view not possible from public area)…….a little gem I came across in my Moleskine today, from awhile ago.

Well, I think its a gem anyway, there’s no accounting for taste  🙂

 

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Heart of the City…………

Posted on April 1, 2012 by neowatercolour

Heart of the City

…….a slice of an emerging painting………this element features Sheffield Childrens Hospital (old & new), with mascot Theo the Bear, and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in the background. In future slices……….a possible splash or two of Hendersons …….. ?

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How Many Llamas……..

Posted on March 8, 2012 by neowatercolour

……….will fit into a 2 inch square painting ?  

In this instance, 4. Could have squeezed a couple more in, but Llamas might get a bit “spitty” if cramped !

Llamas seen at Mayfield Alpacas, Sheffield, awhile ago.   www.mayfieldalpacas.com

Winsor & Newton Pro Watercolours on a 2″ square of Bockingford.

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A Whippet ? …….or……..a Greyhound ?………………..

Posted on March 3, 2012 by neowatercolour

………this local character sporting a natty blue coat with white piping, could either be a large whippet or a small greyhound. I have only ever seen him/her whilst negotiating a busy roundabout at Hunters Bar (near the school in the background).

………this sudden “Whippet Frenzy” of blog-posts has been spurred by such a positive response to “Whippet in Tartan Coat”. Thankyou Everyone   🙂

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