a very small Whippet ! called Gracie, with her owner “B”, in a new painting taking shape….
… at Nether Edge,Sheffield,UK….
…Holbein watercolours on Hahnemuhle Britannia Rough, Panorama block. Painted plein air…
#Yearof thedog #chinesenewyear
… to celebrate the start of Year Of The Dog ….
“Pup” watercolour, 3″ x 5″ …..
… two of my favourite places feature in this watercolour … Caffe Nero and The Sheffield Cats Shelter Shop … Caffe Nero has been a sanctuary for me over the last few years, providing a welcome oasis to think, have some space, do some painting & sketching, and make new friends and acquaintances …. I also love it because it is dog-friendly (for well-behaved hounds) … and of course, have my favourite Latte or Mocha ! …
… The Sheffield Cats Shelter has been helping Cats & Kittens since 1897 ! and their shop raises much-needed funds …
… visit them @ Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11
watercolour 34 x 24 cm
… my painting of this years TdY, with all my favourite bits … an extravaganza of a painting, 2 and a half months in the making !…
…on display at Sharrow Vale Farmers Market, sunday 16th July, and with Souvenir Posters available. To celebrate the HSBC UK City Ride, a stones throw away, on Ecclesall Road, the A3, digital print,Limited Edition posters are a special celebratory price of just £10 each … Posters also available at The Framery, Sharrow Vale Rd, from now…
… lots of my original watercolour paintings, prints, postcards, and new greeting cards also available too … hope to see you there ! #TDY
… meets … more Orange … and some Black …..
… painting on show at Nether Edge Farmers Market, sunday 18th June (see Upcoming Events for details) … hoping it will raise funds for homeless street cats in Montenegro …
… a Plein Air study … not entirely happy with it because the paper was a bit of a scrag end and too absorbent …
… but if nothing else, it was good practice, painting on-site and tackling a huge subject …
… amazing sunflowers every summer …
…at The Rising Sun, Abbey Lane, Sheffield …
… Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine … this original painting will be on display at Nether Edge Farmers Market, Sunday 19th March …
… and Thankyou to Pubs in Sheffield for allowing me to use their super photos …
… I’m very happy to announce that my “Chat Noir meets Henderson’s Relish” watercolour is now being used to raise funds for TWO cat rescue organisations … originally designed to help Cats Mne (Montenegro)… and now, from last week it will also help 8 Lives Cat Rescue, here in Sheffield … read the full story : here
… my auction of “Hound with Orange Eyes” raised £125, to be shared between Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund and Cats Mne(Montenegro) ….. Thankyou to the bidders and everyone who supported this event … including Caffe Nero, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (who are dog-friendly), and hosted the handover to the Winning Bidder – Demi Brae, retired greyhound ….. seen here 🙂
… Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to everyone !
… my original watercolour … is being auctioned to raise funds for Sheffield Retired Greyhound Fund and Cats Mne (Montenegro) … the painting will be on display at Nether Edge Farmers Market, sunday 11th December 11 – 3 pm and the auction ends at 12 noon on monday 12th December 2016… the painting is approx. 66 cm tall, 85 cm framed..
Thanks Everyone !
I began “Abbeydale Streetscape” back in September. I’ve been thinking of tackling this stretch for a while, but it was quite daunting, especially as the buildings at each end are pretty huge. I’m happy with the result, and the original watercolour can be seen on sunday 11th December at Nether Edge Farmers Market. Limited edition prints will also be available.
… out on the street at Nether Edge, Sheffield, this week …
… and the finished painting …
… a special Thankyou to Wickwire, Cafe #9, The Studio, Moss & Clover, Zeds …. and everyone for being friendly and supportive !
…. I’m happy to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning fund-raiser, at my local vet – Park Veterinary Hospital, Sheffield – by donating some of my Greeting Cards …
… the Coffee Morning is Thursday 15th September, 12 noon – 2pm….details here …meanwhile, the cards are already on sale at Park Vets, so if you can’t make the Coffee Morning (or can’t wait !), please call in to purchase anytime from now ! All sales will be going 100% to Macmillan Cancer Support. Thanks Everyone ! 🙂
… almost a metre tall …. (click on image to enlarge) …
… Holbein watercolours on Arches … Painting on display at Wickwire, Nether Edge, Sheffield, until 18th September …
… “Daybell & Choo / The Porter Cottage” original watercolour now on display at The Framery, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield ….
… Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine, 34 x 24 cm. 
yes, its YORKSHIRE ! … and here are just some of the delights to be found here … to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1st August …
… watercolour painting now on display, and for sale, at Wickwire, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1RU …
… Holbein watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine …
… featuring over 20 shops, cafes, pubs, hairdressers, even a bowling green … the painting is over 1/2 a metre long (53 x 16 cm)…
… “Nether Edge Streetscape” … Limited Edition prints now available at Wickwire, Nether Edge Road, Sheffield
… in Sheffield Botanical Gardens … watercolour & ink …
361 Abbeydale Road Sheffield
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