Landscape Watercolour of Bristol, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
A view in central Bristol, from Princes Street looking towards Redcliff Back (a long stretch of waterways) and the spire of Redcliff Cathedral in the background. In the centre is 'Princes Pantry' where you can grab their popular egg and bacon bap whilst sitting on their park benches outside.
Landscape Watercolour of Whitby, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The old round cornered Custom House on the west side of the swing bridge in Whitby, North Yorkshire. At the heart of Whitby, this building I am sure used to be a custom house in centuries past, but now they're rented offices above a shop. But it's still retained it's prominent, but badly sited blue sign.
Landscape Watercolour of Staithes, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
This is the quant little footbridge joining the two halves of Staithes Town on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. I was lucky enough to have pleasant sunshine when I was there last year. The river here is the primary subject for many visiting artists, especially at low tide and featuring the old rowing boats which are almost a trademark of the town.
My 400th post.
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The old market town of Chipping Sodbury and the town hall at it's centre is a popular venue for weddings, exhibitions, music festivals and private parties. It's a lovely old building dating back to 1452, and over the centuries has also been used as a school and for council meetings. It's Victorian Gothic facade was added in the mid 19th century.
Landscape Watercolour of St Ives, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Probably a more unusual view of this much painted part of Cornwall, standing on the pier and looking in towards the town and the front promenade. The town rises to the right and there's a great temptation to paint detailed roof tops and you have to watch out for those traps and just state a few of them catching the late afternoon sun.
Landscape Watercolour of Ilfracombe, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Ilfracombe harbour is the largest harbour on the North Devon coast and has been an important port for several centuries. It's a busy place with still some small commercial trawlers coming in and ferries off to other Bristol Channel locations. This view is looking up the hill (that shelters the harbour from southerly winds) and the town centre to the West.
Landscape Watercolour of St Ives, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Thought I would have a go at reflections and water. The subject is the small, white lighthouse on the end of the pier in St Ives harbour. Casting it's reflection into the harbour waters, the lighthouse is unusually constructed of cast iron - so it must be a regular job to keep it painted to stop it rusting.
Landscape Watercolour of Cheltenham, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The Montpellier area of Cheltenham characterised by 19th century attractive villas and terraces, backing onto the surrounding spacious Montpellier Gardens - a lovely open space near the centre of the city. The area now has a very much continental flavour, with its café culture, chic bars, bistros and outdoor seating areas in the Summer months.
Landscape Watercolour of Cornwall, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Marazion a pretty seaside town close to Penzance in Cornwall. Marazion is cornish for little market' and claims to be one of the oldest towns in the UK after Colchester. It's got a great location and lovely views over the bay to the nearby St Michaels Mount, another popular tourist attraction.
Landscape Watercolour of Cornwall, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Mevagissey is a traditional Cornish fishing village on the South Coast of Cornwall about 5 miles south of St Austell. The picturesque narrow streets leading down to the harbour still retain some of the charm of an age when the horse and cart were the main method of transport, but nowadays the streets are filled with tourists and cars each competing for space.
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