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‘Peek-a-boo’goat in watercolour, charcoal and pastel

This was originally a watercolour that had gone wrong ( in my opinion) so as  I had my charcoal and pastels out, I  decided to give it a makeover. I think they have helped revive it. The biggest problem I … Continue reading

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Horse in pastel ‘The meet’

horse in pastel, and charcoal. New horses introduced into the field, results in some powerful expressions from the herd. Dominance, submission…..lots of squeals.   The pecking order is under threat, does the leader meet his challenger?           … Continue reading

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‘A mothers love’cow and calf in pastel.

I have had the pastels and charcoal out lately, not quite so much clearing away, although a fair bit of dusty residue remains on the floor! This is ‘ A mother love’ for obvious reasons

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Painting with ink, dressage horse

I have been experimenting with painting in ink, a variety of colours and brands, ( brown shades and white) plus black Indian ink watered down, and neat. Although I have used ink before, it has been for use in backgrounds. … Continue reading

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Leg yield, dressage watercolour

watercolour of dapple grey, leg yielding. Mmmm, not feeling it this weekend with the painting, ended up rushing this. Never mind.

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‘The last quack’ has sent me quackers! Watercolour lab with duck

This is one of my last ‘ to finish paintings’ I started it a couple of months ago, and really could not get into it, maybe it was my subject choice? Even yesterday it was a struggle to get into … Continue reading

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‘Otis’ the French bull terrier…..happy 2016 to all😀

Here in the uk we have 1 hour to go before welcoming the year 2016…..A very happy new year to all of you that have already entered into the new year, we are on our way to following you on … Continue reading

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Thank you cards, watercolour sketches

My 2015 Christmas ‘thank you’ cards, are quick watercolour sketches, a boxer dog for a patient at work ( I had said I would paint one for her a little while ago). A hare ( of course),and lastly a selection … Continue reading

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‘Hey Jack’ watercolour and brusho background hare

‘Hey Jack’ has eventually hopped off the unfinished shelf and into my finished watercolour file. He is watercolour with a vibrant brusho background wash.

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‘Ginge’ real life bagpuss! Watercolour

I am loving this festive break, I have painted every day, finished many paintings that had been sat waiting to be completed, and today I painted Ginge, my sisters Norwegian forest cat, who is truly a living bagpuss ( the … Continue reading

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