Thursday, August 15, 2024

Navelwort

This is my watercolour and gouache painting of a Navelwort, Umbilicus rupestris, or common names Wall Pennywort, Penny-pies. I came across this plant growing in a wall by St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

I had seen green ones before, but never one this bright colour. I discovered that if the navelwort grows in a sunny position it can turn red in the sunlight.

The name navelwort is a reference to the shape of the leaves, in the center is a navel-like depression. 

The colours I used to paint this where alizarin crimson, permanent rose, permanent magenta, quinacridone magenta and permanent mauve.

Sunday, March 31, 2024

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.

Friday, January 26, 2024

Chester Zoo

 




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

Monday, November 20, 2023

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.

Monday, July 3, 2023

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.


Friday, May 12, 2023

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.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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.