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“Crumb !” … it’s delicious !! ……

… new Bakery & Pizzeria, opened this week, just down the road from me…… irresistable subject to paint, the lettering, the colours, the Greyhounds nearby ! …. not to mention the aroma’s !…….. Watercolour on Aquafine. See “Crumb” here “Crumb.Sheffield” … Continue reading

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“Thankyou … 11 Hounds and a Feline* …

… *the cat is in charge, obviously” …. a long title for a painting ! …. An important painting for me, specially painted as a Thankyou, for everyone who has supported my artwork, over the years, and especially those who … Continue reading

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… A Month of Sundays ? …

… is one of a trio of shop fronts that I have painted several times, over the years, as I love their quirkiness and colours… I also love “Frank” the whippet, painted in giant size ! This latest version was … Continue reading

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… at the Botanical Gardens …

… its “The Park-Keepers Lodge” … with Suki the Iggy (Italian Greyhound) & family … … Holbein Watercolours on Daler-Rowney Aquafine, 36 x 28 cm. More details at Illustration Sheffield … … more about Sheffield Botanical Gardens : here Thankyou … Continue reading

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…”Rainbow … & Grey” …

…. a Rainbow – for all those helping others – whether helping humans or animals – in the Coronavirus pandemic … … watercolour on textured mountboard …

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…the best Valentine ? … a Yorkshire one !!

… with Cats, ‘Hounds and a splash of saucy Relish ! … what more could anyone want ?? … … Happy Valentines Day ! …

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…Happy “World Book Day”………

“Cecil* reads Hendersons Relish Cookbook”……… (*Cecil from Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust,from a few years ago)…….. Happy “World Book Day” everyone !!

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…Yorkshire Christmas…a Resounding Result ! …..

…sales from my “Yorkshire Christmas” (cards & auction of the artwork) have raised a Grand Total of …. £400 ! Phenomenal !! This will be donated to Friends of Ferals – who feed,rescue,treat and sometimes even manage to find homes … Continue reading

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…”Cheers….While Stocks last !!” …….

… featuring Hound in a turquoise coat, and a very rare, Public Telephone Box……Ecclesall Road,Sheffield, today from the window of Caffe Nero…… ….. Pigma Micron and watercolour on Moleskin, London City Notebook…

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Rihanna !!! ……. meets……

… Grey-hanna !!!             ….. Vogue, September 2018, page 285. ….. Sharpie fine-liner & watercolour.

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…Happy ….. Yorkshire Day …..

… 1st August……  

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… Blossoms… and …

… an Italian Greyhound… … inspired by a visit to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital yesterday … … watercolour 3″ x 5″ …

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… a Doe ? … a Deer ? ….. no ! its ….

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

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… Happy Chinese New Year … ! ……

… to celebrate the start of Year Of The Dog …. “Pup” watercolour, 3″ x 5″ …..

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… Favourite Places …

… 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 … Continue reading

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… the Result …and Merry Christmas …

… 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 … Continue reading

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Coffee … Cake …. and some Cards ….

…. 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 … Continue reading

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… a tall, thin, blue … Italian Greyhound … and some Hendersons Relish …

… almost a metre tall …. (click on image to enlarge) … … Holbein watercolours on Arches … Painting on display at Wickwire, Nether Edge, Sheffield, until 18th September …

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… whats got .. Whippets .. Puddings .. and a Tango in Halifax …? …

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, … Continue reading

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….. here’s …… Sprite ! …..

….. my alter ego (IF I was a greyhound ! ) who marks the news that I am now an Artist for the Retired Greyhound Trust….. ….. this watercolour is almost 3 feet tall !! Sprite is sporting a yellow jersey in … Continue reading

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