Something different

It is some while since posting on my blog. Facebook seems to take up more of my social networking time these days. Perhaps I have caught the dreaded bug.

On occasion I like to paint life studies which I find good discipline. I hope to include a small selection in my next postings. In the mean time I hope you find these burlesque ladies interesting.

A trip to Rome

This week I took a trip to Rome to obtain references for my next exhibition in November, taking in as many sights as possible and collecting almost 250 photographs. Whilst there I managed to paint four plein air watercolours. The trip exceeded all my expectations and as given me much inspiration, which I desperately need.

What a wonderful place to visit.

"Feed the birds, Tupence a bag"

A challenging composition but one I relish.
Of course I have used one of my own photos to capture the moment.
I would not dare attempt this composition without a reference.
I have tried to capture the panic of the young woman has she shares the bird food with these venetian pigeons.
Not exactly Mary Poppins is it?
More like Alfred Hitchcocks "The Birds".

Venice

I must admit that I do enjoy painting Venice.
Though perhaps my blog has too many venice scenes.
It is the easy solution for me to choose Venice to paint today, although I do wonder if I am in my comfort zone to much.
Each day inspiration is my biggest hurdle (what shall I paint today).
I am sure that is the same for everybody.
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Piccadilly London

My apologise for not posting for a while.
This painting is a view of piccadilly, London.
The horse statues on the left are in a fountain of water at the entrance to an hotel which I am afraid I cant remember the name of. I think it adds some interest to the composition.
I hope you like this one.


I hope all bloggers out there have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Alfresco

This is a short video clip of a little square in Corfu.
I hope you find the watercolour demo interesting



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A liking for beer

This subject was inspired by a good painting friend of mine Alan. This image shows a typical scene of days gone bye when chaps enjoyed a pint in their local pub. The little terrier looks on hoping to taste the last few drops from its owners glass. I hope it brings back a few memories for you.
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City Life (Manchester)

Manchester as changed considerably over recent years. The buildings with glazed facades compliment the surviving old buildings I feel. Painted on full imperial Bockingford paper and with large brush. This subject appeals to me with at touch of old and new.

Pigeons in St Marks Sqr

A short demonstration clip of my favourite subject with figures, architecture and movement included.
Venice of course provides all these elements.
I hope you find this interesting.



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Grand Canal

In order to get the feeling of expanse and perspective, I thought I should try this format.
It seems to have worked and I am quite pleased with the outcome. I hope it appeals to the viewer.

Northern Heritage

Today watercolour shows a scene from the past. Sadly alot of our architecture as dissappeared with town modernisation. Using reference from an old B+W photo I have tried to recreate the atmoshere of the time. Done on full imperial paper, this was painted rapidly to maintain the looseness but to suggest detail were possible.

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A Northern Town

Last night I demonstrated my watercolour techniques at Dewsbury Art Society. A lovely audience who encouraged my improvisation of a Northern Town Scene. Having painted this scene before "Market Day", I decided to introduce horses and cart and at the request of a viewer an old penny farthing. Can you see it? Any ideas for a title.

Venice

I`m getting ready for a solo exhibition at Art Decor Gallery Whalley on the 18th March. I am introducing some larger image sizes (full imperial) 30" x 22". I quite like getting the the bigger brushes out for this size of work. Keeping it loose can be my dilemma and its always tempting to fiddle with detail. Venice again!!!!! ah well, " paint what you enjoy" thats my moto.

Alfresco

The things I love to paint...sunshine, shadows and people.
This is a little square in Corfu, unfortunately I cant remember its name.
I remember though it was a hot day.

Sunbathing in the shade

This little treelined cove on Lopud island, Croatia was very tranquil.
A mum cradles her child in a towel whilst grandma enjoys the view.
I like this sort of composition.

Waiting in the wings

Its some while since last posting on my blog so I hope you will forgive my neglect.
I have some what cheated with this composition by putting two photos I took of one model together. The young woman kindly posed for our art society some time ago. That is the beauty of photography has a reference. Perhaps the purists would frown, but I will resort to any inspirational reference for my fix.

Venice in watercolour 2

Its time I tried another short video clip. You may have already gathered from some of my blog paintings that I enjoy painting busy scenes with figures. This painting is one of my favourite subjects..what else but Venice. I hope you find it interesting.

Sunny Days

I have painted this scene from one of my holiday snaps of Rhodes. I quite like canopies and umbrellas, they make good contrast and create a splash of colour.

Dubrovnik

This is busy scene within the old city walls of Dubronik, Croatia.
It is a beautiful old city and thankfully it is being carefully restored after the Bosnia War.
Why do we never learn from the mistakes of the past.

Pals

I do like to put figures in my paintings. I think the chap leaning on his stick is asking the lady next to him for a date!!!
Perhaps she is refusing his advances and playing hard to get!
I wonder what the two pals are thinking!