Original Watercolours by Tim Wilmot

Bristol Waterfront Plein Air 2019 #1

Bristol Waterfront, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

Out with my painting friends 'the Exiles' recently and a trip to nearby Bristol and its Waterfront/Harbourside area.  A very breezy day - Most of us had our easels blown over at some stage, and on this one, I was painting into the wind and had to lean forwards against my easel to hold it in place.  So here is a view towards Prince Street Bridge, the cranes beyond that and some small boats in the foreground.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Bridge to the Ancona Cultural Centre, Italy

Ancona, Italy, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The bridge over to the cultural centre in Ancona.  A big fortress-style building as an island in the harbour.  Just a simple scene with a couple of boats and some reflections.  White gouache used for some highlights.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Via Arsenale, Livorno #2

Livorno, Italy, 15" x 11"

Via Arsenale, from the port to the town.  A busy road with lots of port traffic.  I ended up with bands of cool and warm - cool sky, warm buildings then cool foreground and shadows.  Not sure what was happening in the bottom right corner - I dabbed my fingertip in the still wet paint, ended up with a circle, so I started making abstract shapes in there.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms

 

Scali Saffi, Livorno, Italy

Livorno. Italy, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The New Venice Area of Livorno.  The canal here, if that's the correct word, takes a sharp right-angled bend to the left after the bridge. A lovely scene, with small craft lined up along the canal sides and the sun coming in from a perfect angle across the buildings.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Bridge Via Arsenale Livorno Port, Italy

Livorno, Italy, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The Via Arsenale which connects Livorno City with the Port area.  I nice row of boats of moored up against the side of the bridge attracted me to the scene, as well as the reflections of the distant building.  

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Bristol Savages Annual Exhibition - Entry #2 - La Venezia Nuovo Livorno #2

It's coming! The Annual Exhibition at the Bristol Savages. Loads of paintings from local artists around my local city of Bristol and who are members of the art group. The exhibition is on 26th April to 11th May, and entry is free. The exhibition is at the Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ and entry is free.

So my entry number one is a few boats in the New Venice area of Livorno. Lovely part of this vibrant city in Italy.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms paper.

Bristol Savages Annual Exhibition - Entry #1 - La Venezia Nuovo Livorno #1

It's coming!  The Annual Exhibition at the Bristol Savages.  Loads of paintings from local artists around my local city of Bristol and who are members of the art group.  The exhibition is on 26th April to 11th May, and entry is free.  The exhibition is at the Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ and entry is free. 

So my entry number one is a few boats in the New Venice area of Livorno.  Lovely part of this vibrant city in Italy.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms paper.

 

View up to the port area in Livorno, Italy

Livorno, Italy, 15" x 11"

A view up to the port area of Livorno in Italy.  I went quite loose on this one as regards the shapes of the boats in the marina, the shadows, and details like windows.  To be honest, I find it a very relaxing way of painting and great fun, rather than going for ultra detail.  

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Bridge - Livorno, Italy and some reflections

Livorno, Italy, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The busy port town/city of Livorno in Italy, and a bridge over one of the wide canals circling the older area.  Here I have gone landscape orientation to capture the bridge, the arch and the reflection of the tall building on the other side of the canal.  I also went with a strong blue for the sky, to contrast with the warmth of the building.  Careful not to do too much detail on the boats in the foreground!

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.

Watermill Tuscany 2018 watercolour course painting #3 - Verrucola

Verrucola, Italy, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

Monday, and a visit slightly up in the mountains to the village of Verrucola.  Here, we all positioned ourselves on or around the bridge leading into the village with lots of different painting options - the front of the village as I did, up the valley or a view of the mountains in the background.  Lunchtime and a delicious hearty stew washed down with some local red wine.  Ready for some loose painting in the afternoon.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

This painting is for sale. Please contact Tim Wilmot for details.