The Fat Cat...& scooter
…..the finished watercolour for Artists for the Red Cross 2nd- 4th June, Winter Gardens, Sheffield…….
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Moleskine sketch
Watercolour & newsprint montage
……….chrome “eyelids” around the headlights. Spotted at Tesco Millhouses.
…..seriously….. because this watercolour will be donated to Artists For the Red Cross, an Exhibition and Auction of works donated by selected local artists, to be held in Sheffield Winter Gardens 2-4 June……..aiming to raise £3,000 for the British Red Cross…………
…..and skinny…..because this is my second version of this quirky landmark (and the short timescale lent itself to a slimline piece !) ……mind you, it will hopefully include a pretty nifty Scooter……
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.see the finished version soon.
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brilliantly named by my Avant-Garde friend today at the Farmers Market. From my “Union Road/New Habits” painting. We don’t know the dogs name, but he has that sizzly, electrified look of Roobarb from the cult 70’s cartoon (Roobarb & Custard).
THANKYOU to everyone who made positive comments today, about my artwork 🙂
….and Sheffield Wheel (just before it disappeared) in the distance. This is the upper part of the 8 February post (Oakhill Road). The complete painting is square.
………………..spotted last week, Sheffield City Centre.
Watercolour and ink, on Moleskine.
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To sustain creativity, regular treats are needed. One of the best is to acquire a new pencil. Whilst having a liquid treat, I admire my latest……………..
Pink Sheaffer - pencil & watercolour on Moleskine(*)
……a 0.7mm Sheaffer mechanical pencil, in Pink, purchased yesterday from one of the best shops in Sheffield – F.G.Thomas, 25 Surrey Street, a real Aladdins Cave of scribing instruments,materials and knowledge – a shop we should treasure ! (* drawn with 0.5mm Waterman. But my very best pencil is a basic wood Bruynzeel from Holland, very chewed, but draws brilliantly !)
A great exhibition today in Sheffield Botanical Gardens Pavilion, to mark the Global Centenary Year of International Women’s Day (8 March). Truly inspirational work by Sheffield women artists, many of whom battle with adversity.
Here is my art colleague Pat, displaying a huge range of paintings, cards and unique handmade bags…..and holding a splendid banana !
Many thanks to Annie for organizing the event – hopefully more events like this coming soon to add extra “zing” to weekends in the Glass-Houses…………….
Nether Edge Road 2011
Latest watercolour of Nether Edge Road, updated from 2009 version below, since Scuba Duba swam off into the sunset and Homemade expanded with a new Deli. Is that food supremo, Nigel Slater, wandering into view ? The Scuba Duba version features “Dog” a local rescue greyhound.
Nether Edge Road 2009
Fiat 500 "Topolino" - Postcard Cafe Anniversary Design
Welcome to the Official Homecoming of the Fiat 500 “Topolino” postcard, designed to celebrate the First Birthday of Postcard Cafe earlier this year. Reflecting the Industrial Pier of the Postcard Cafe mast-head, the pale blue sky, and deep blue sea, we all feel it is a real gem, and even, as we say locally “Bloody Good” !
“……they call you little mouse by name in Rome and Turin….” 500
More 500’s coming soon !
Yellow Door, Nether Edge
Snippets from a larger streetscene, a lengthy and ongoing work-in-progress.
Rabbit & Friends in Window
Somewhere around Nether Edge/Sharrow Vale, Sheffield. A surprise for someone, so exact location under wraps.
A classic Fiat 500, possibly visiting Kelham Island.
Some may have previewed this already, but no apologies, you can never have too many 500’s !!
Oakhill Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield
Part of a larger watercolour, looking down Oakhill Road, then (not seen here) up and across to the City Centre and in the distance, Sheffield Wheel and skyline.
from a Get Well Soon card…….a Vodafone FreeBee character – one of my favourite ads at the moment
Hush, HutcliffeWood Road, Sheffield
Nipping to my local shops on a very quiet Sunday, I thought I saw something cute and fluffy in the window of Hush (closed). Not moving, it looked like a toy. I edged closer to have a look – he/she began barking – very loudly – I nearly jumped out of my skin – Brilliant !!
A very quick sketch !
Neo Watercolour by Victoria Butterell 
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