Tag Archives: Painting

brown hare watercolour ‘Esme’

Having had a very unproductive couple of weeks of painting, I decided to get the paints out. I received my new paint palette during the week, it came four months after I had ordered it from Jacksons It had been … Continue reading

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Charcoal dark tones hare ‘ Watch It’!

After a hectic week, I have eventually managed to grab hold of the charcoal to have another play, it has been long waited, I had really enjoyed it previously and I think the willow stick was jumping out the box … Continue reading

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TILLY watercolour portrait shih tzu dog

This is a portrait of my friends dog Tilly, she is a shih tzu, she looks very smart having recently visited the doggy parlour for a clip ……as all ladies like to keep up with their beauty routine. While many … Continue reading

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‘Lyric’ watercolour hare

A little painting relaxation required, here comes a hare, with lots of hair. I needed a little familiarity to paint, so what better than a hare. Not sure about the background, wish I had left it white, than I like … Continue reading

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Norwegian forest cat ‘Willow’ watercolour

I really struggle with painting cats…..sharing my home with five, has not gifted me with the ability to paint them, but I thought I should try again, this time ‘Willow’ a Norwegian forest cat. Yet again I stumbled on the … Continue reading

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‘Foxy Loxy- the sky is falling down’ watercolour fox

I have spent Sunday painting this fox, it was raining so hard this morning, so riding was a no go. Hopefully I can ride tomorrow, as the sun has been kind and made suggestions of making an appearance??? Looks like … Continue reading

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Moose watercolour

I have been quiet on the painting front lately, due to another visit to the vets with my poorly cat, and giving her lots of TLC. ……….but it is a bank holiday weekend, so I thought this is my opportunity … Continue reading

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Feeling tired, wishing I had more time to paint, lost mojo!

In my previous post I said I was feeling tired, well it does show when I have a lack of time and I loose my mojo. I also have a poorly cat at the moment, and after two visits to … Continue reading

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Charcoal portrait of my daughter Leah willow and derwent tinted charcoal

Today was another wet and horrid day, thunder in the early morning with heavy down pours, I got soaked sorting the ponies. I got home pretty quick for a Sunday as I couldn’t ride, so I decided to paint, I … Continue reading

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A matching pair- charcoal hares

I am feeling very happy with these two hares, they would look great framed and hung together. I have crept back to my slightly more detailed technique, but I think it works well, for these, so I don’t mind deviating … Continue reading

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