Nether Edge 360 – in progress
………at Nether Edge, a “360 Degree” street-scape.
An early morning scene – no traffic (and no traffic lights, etc, either).
Painting in progress……
The Big Tree (& Pug)
……..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.
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 🙂
The Jubilee Fiat 500
………..no, not me, …..the Queens Diamond Jubilee !……….and what better way to celebrate than in a customised Classic Fiat Topolino 🙂
………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…….
Crazy Pugs
…………..as a Get Well, to myself 🙂
“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 🙂
Dog In Suit, Chatsworth
…….For Your Dog !!……and in an Outstanding Colour, just to show off 🙂
…….. and yes, this is real………..look :
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.
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 !!
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 :
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 ! 🙂
……….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.
“Hendersons” Scooter
……………..Scooter, I believe known as the “Hendobike”. Part of the “Weston Park 360°” painting
……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 ! ).
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/
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 🙂
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 …….. ?
……….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.
Neo Watercolour by Victoria Butterell 
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