Two years later I came across my sketches and decided to paint this picture. This particular robin looks very fluffy and I had fun trying to capture the robin's feathers in watercolour and gouache.
Robins are so inquisitive and interesting. I love seeing them hopping around my garden watching me whenever I am working. I have painted two previous pictures of robins, but this one is my favourite.
Grosvenor Art Society have a new venue this year - Tarporley Community Centre. This is situated on the High Street in Tarporley village, which is a lovely eclectic setting. I’ll be stewarding on Friday afternoon. Exciting!
The exhibition will be held at the Mall Galleries in London, from 25 March 10am to 5pm. There is also a preview online exhibition that is now live, and all works are available to browse and buy.
The exhibition closes 11 April 2026.
I am really looking forward to attending this exhibition, it is always so varied with many subjects covered, and so many different ways of using watercolour.
I was thrilled to be asked to write a few words about the Daler Rowney/ Princeton Brush Prize which I won earlier this year at the Society of Botanical Artists Plantae exhibition.
Here is a link to the blog post. Daler Rowney Award
Delamere Forest is in Cheshire England, and is the largest Woodland in the county. It has a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees. Delamere is a popular place for walking and cycling. I love walking there especially in the autumn; it is really beautiful.
This forest scene captures the golden light striking a small tree within the pines.
I am working towards producing another book in my 'Watercolour Secrets' series. Delamere Forest features extensively-it is right on my doorstep-and this scene is part of a detailed step-by-step set of paintings.
It is definitely worth a look and is free to enter. I have two paintings on show.
It is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm, and Thursday 1pm to 7.30pm.
There was a real buzz at the private view. I met lots of artists and members of the museum board. It's a fantastic exhibition and open until the end of August 2025.
Held at the Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm and Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
