Norwich street by Night

Well one day I thought, lets try a new and more relaxed style of painting. The result isnt particularly good. But i did find it an interesting study.

Waiting for the tide

Fishing boat awaiting the tide at Brancaster Staithe. Norfolk UK.

Water colour painting on 300gsm Bockington

Quick Water Studies

The above two quick watercolour sketches were spur of the moment inspirational test studies, I have  always had problems with painting water and getting that sparkle from the light skies and thought a quick check out go how its done by the professionals on U Tube would help....has it?

Watercolour Journal of Jersey

During September 2018 we decided to visit friends in Jersey as we hadn't had the chance in the 5 years they had lived there, glad we did, what  fantastically beautiful Island. Take a look at my Watercolour Journal and see some of the sites we visited.

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A Doggy Study

Yes that's right, my Diesel is a smiler!

Pen on 15ogsm Acid Free paper

Well he's a real cutey, especially when he wants some fuss!

Moody Sky over Happisburgh Lighthouse

Happisburgh Lighthouse

Moody sky over Happisburgh Lighthouse. Large canvas - pastel with no fixative.

This is my very first attempt with pastels, and why did I try them on canvas. Well hoho, it didn't turn out too bad methinks.

Good Mates

Fingers.....What you say boy, what you say, hahaha
A4 150gsm Acid Free paper, with Charcoal.

Justin....Cheeky drink anyone.  A4 on 150gsm Acid Free paper with Graphite

Bellatrix...sketch in pencil

Bellatrix Lestrange

Well I'm getting there, it looks like yet another Harry Potter character.

Dumbledore - Sketch in pencil

Dumbledore is looking good - for his age!

A4, Pencil on 150gsm Acid Free paper, looking like I might complete a full set from Hogwarts!, I don't think so.

Quick Portrait Sketches

Now this is where I definitely come un-stuck. Portraits I love to do, but I must admit, I'm not the best at. These ones are of my lovely grand daughter and also one is supposed to be Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame). Note to myself....must keep practicing.

Winter on the Broads

How can you not help to be inspired when you look out of your patio windows in mid winter, with snow on the ground and a definite chill in the air. Birds and animals out looking for food, leaving tracks in the snow, and the distant sound of the geese flying over in the background!

Barn Owl perched on tree stump

Barn Owl on Welsh Slate

Standing about 20" tall this fine piece of Welsh Slate was dug out of my parents garden in Mid Wales. It weighs a ton and once washed it looked really inviting to do something with. I was on a "Owl" fixation at the time and ended up painting this one in Acylics and finishing with a gloss varnish to protect it from the elements.

Out Hunting

Barn Owl on the hunt

Acrylic on board painted around 2 years back. The picture, as so many of mine, was inspired by the views of the countryside and wildlife right outside my Coastal house in Norfolk.
From Barn Owls on the hunt to Sparrowhawks and terns, all are to be seen and have been seen.