RI 212 Exhibition 2024

Cobweb with raindrops 

The cobweb is stretched over the grasses, and this pulls the raindrops into unusual shapes. 

This is a watercolour and gouache painting. It is one of three paintings that have been accepted into the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours 212 Exhibition 2024.

The exhibition runs from 28th March to 13 April 2024. It is held at the Mall Galleries, London.

Chester Zoo

 

Had a trip to Chester Zoo. Found some plants and look who I spotted.

Grand Christmas Fayre

 

I have a table at the Grand Christmas Fayre. This takes place at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight Village, Bolton Road, Wirral CH6 5DH. On 26th November 2023 from 10.30am to 3pm.

Come along and enjoy the lovely Christmassy atmosphere, look out for bargains, and I'll have lots of cards and prints for sale.

Ladybirds

 

Ladybirds are the centre of attention in this painting, crawling over a prickly plant. The silvery web adds extra interest. This is a watercolour and gouache painting on paper.

This is one of three paintings available to purchase at the Mall Galleries online website.

Society of Botanical Artists Plantae 2023

 

I'll soon be heading to London for the Society of Botanical Artists 2023 Plantae Exhibition at the Mall Galleries.

The exhibition runs from May 16th to May 20th. Not only a great exhibition but lots of botanical art demonstrations too.

This image is from one of my watercolour paintings appearing at the exhibition. Oenothera biennis, Common Evening Primrose, painted in watercolour and gouache.

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

 'Purple Rain' is one of three watercolour and gouache paintings that have been selected to be shown at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 211th exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. 

The exhibition is open on 30th March until 8th April. 

I am really looking forward to attending this exhibition, it is always so varied with many subjects covered, and different mediums. 

Watercolour Secrets: Coastal Plants

 

This week I launched a new book called Watercolour Secrets: Coastal Plants. It's the second in a series of books covering the techniques I use for my particular brand of botanical art. 

I guide you through step-by-step demonstrations on painting coastal plants in watercolour, which include Sea Holly, Gorse, Scentless Mayweed, Saltmarsh Goosefoot, Common Evening Primrose, Sea Aster, Bittersweet and many more.

Scattered throughout this illustrated full colour book are tips and secrets to help you on your way.

Coastal Plants is available for purchase on Amazon