Tag Archives: Sheffield

Big News……Big Ron,Holly, & Mabel……are off to Malaysia !………….

Posted on July 15, 2012 by neowatercolour

……yes indeed ….. my ” Weston Park 360° ” watercolour is going off to a new home in Malaysia, where I know it will be truly treasured. Further, it will help local charities close to my heart……the full £450 (US $700/Euro 570) raised by the painting will … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours, Uncategorized | Tagged Bandstand, Big Ron, Cats Shelter, Childrens Hospital, Generation Campers, Hendersons, Hendobike, Holly, Malaysia, Museum, Mushroom Lane, retired greyhounds, Royal Hallamshire, Sheffield, Starbucks, Theo, University, VW Camper, Watercolour, Western Bank, Weston Park | 3 Comments

A Very Cute…………French Bulldog…………

Posted on July 14, 2012 by neowatercolour

……that I saw this morning (*), prompted me to finish this painting I started in 2010 (a precursor to the “Two Pugs” – one of my personal all-time favourites)…… ……the one in this painting, (shall we call her Fifi ?) looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Barber, Ecclesall, French Bulldog, Haircut, SharrowVale, Sheffield, Watercolour | 1 Comment

Just Behind this Rhinoceros……….

Posted on July 11, 2012 by neowatercolour

……..is where I hope to be this sunday,15th July……in front of Gilbert & Sons, at the Farmers Market, SharrowVale…… …….. a big Thankyou to Paula, John and Barry of Gilbert & Sons, who have been so kind and helpful…… ……..this painting, hot off the easel, will … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Animals, Antiques, Bulldog, Charlie, Cowlishaw, Farmers Market, Furniture, Gilbert, Gilbert & Sons, Giraffe, Metal Work, Pine, Rhino, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, Tableware, Vintage, Works, Workshop | 1 Comment

A Cool Terrier ………..

Posted on July 6, 2012 by neowatercolour

……called Pepe, and his owner Marion, from Cambridge, sat with me outside the Cherry Tree cafe yesterday……. ……only 1 year old, Pepe is exceedingly well-behaved, and modelled just like a professional. The huge Waitrose bag is crammed full of Pepes’ “kit” (water bottle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Cafe, Cambridge, Cherry Tree, Nether Edge, Osborne Road, Sheffield, Terrier, Union Road, Waitrose | 5 Comments

Mmmmm…………very tasty……….

Posted on July 3, 2012 by neowatercolour

………….”Limited Edition” Heinz Tomato Ketchup, blended with “Indian Spices” …….. great Orange label, and love the Elephant 🙂

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours, Uncategorized | Tagged Bottle, Classic, Design, Heinz, Indian, Ketchup, Sheffield, Spices, Tomato, Vintage, Watercolour | 4 Comments

30″ x 7″…………………..

Posted on June 21, 2012 by neowatercolour

is the final size of the epic, “Nether Edge 360″ (framed 36″ x 13”). My favourite part is “Sandy” the Greyhound, bottom right corner. Winsor & Newton on Saunders 300 gsm.

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Greyhound, Hairdresser, Homemade, Machon Bank, Moncrieffe, Nether Edge, Old Sweet Shop, Oxfam, Sheffield, Sheldon, Watercolour, Winsor & Newton | 2 Comments

? How Do I Know When a Painting is Finished ?…………

Posted on June 20, 2012 by neowatercolour

…..people often ask me. Well, in the case of Nether Edge 360….. ….. when a Greyhound walked past ! Almost complete, the painting just needed a little “something special”, when ….. …..at the cross-roads this morning, waiting for the traffic lights to change, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Greyhounds, Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Farmers Market, Greyhound, Machon Bank, Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, Sheldon Road | 2 Comments

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 & … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged 24 Hours, Abbeydale Road, Baby, Free Bus, Gouache, Lottery, Millhouses, NHS, Open 24 hours, Park & Ride, Pen & Ink, Prescription, Sheffield, Supermarket, Superstore, Tesco, Winsor & Newton | 5 Comments

First Anniversary Celebrations…..featuring our hero…..the Cat in the Hat……

Posted on January 10, 2012 by neowatercolour

……..a whole year on, and we celebrate 50 posts, nearly 3000 views and so many inspiring and heart-warming comments. Thankyou to everyone ! ………to celebrate, here is the Cat in the Hat (well, an imposter in fancy dress), as seen at … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Barber Sheffield, Cat In The Hat, Farmers Market, Month of Sundays, SharrowVale, Sheffield, Vintage Car | 1 Comment

Bella………..having a day out……….

Posted on December 16, 2011 by neowatercolour

….at the Farmers Market last sunday. Pouring with rain for the 2nd week running. Luckily Bella was wearing her snazzy pink coat. Another great character was Cracker, the tiny Italian Greyhound, who had not only a superb coat, but also sported an … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Famous Sheffield Shop, Farmers Market, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield | Leave a comment

Two Pugs…………new version………………..

Posted on October 19, 2011 by neowatercolour

………………………the beige one has a bit more attitude this time ! (and better legs – they’re not easy to do, you know). Part of a new project………….. here’s the original version…………………….

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Ecclesall, Pugs, SharrowVale Road, Sheffield | 2 Comments

Henderson’s………………

Posted on October 15, 2011 by neowatercolour

…..Winsor & Newton on 300 gsm Aquafine

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Aquafine, Daler - Rowney, Hendersons, Relish, Sheffield, Winsor & Newton Artists Watercolour | Leave a comment

M&S…………

Posted on October 11, 2011 by neowatercolour

M & S Cafe,Fargate,Sheffield Watercolour sketch on Moleskine

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Cafe, Fargate, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Sheffield | Leave a comment

Lescar !…………..

Posted on August 22, 2011 by neowatercolour

……..returning dalle vacanza, we kick-off with the Lescar, SharrowVale Road. Lurking in the doorway, could that be Johnny Vegas, one of many great comics to perform at the (Little)Last Laugh Comedy Club ?

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Hunters Bar, Johnny Vegas, Lescar Lane, Little Last Laugh, S11 8ZF, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, The Last Laugh Comedy Club, The Lescar | Leave a comment

Cool Dude Reads Phlegm Comic……………………..

Posted on July 21, 2011 by neowatercolour

Phlegm is at : http://www.phlegmcomicnews.blogspot.com/

Posted in Sheffield - watercolours | Tagged Comic, Dude, Fancie, Phlegm, SharrowVale Road, Sheffield | Leave a comment

un-bee-lievable !…………

Posted on July 17, 2011 by neowatercolour

…….my impressive entomologist colleague has advised me that “Baby Bee” is in fact a Ladybird !! What was I thinking ?? Very Embarassing, but Hugely Funny 🙂 (The clue was in the red/black spots, as opposed to yellow/black stripes – just … Continue reading →