Landscape Watercolour of Bristol, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT paper 140 lbs
Baltic Wharf, Bristol - nowhere near the Baltic, but a vibrant waterside area of Bristol that runs from the City Centre to the 'Cumberland Basin'. There's 3 waterside pubs here, a city centre caravan park and the city sailing club (Baltic Wharf). It must make for tricky sailing conditions, being in land and protected from all aspects except from the prevailing South West.
Landscape Watercolour of Yate nr Bristol, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Close to where I live and an interesting composition I thought with the curve in the road and hopefully taking your eyes into the sketch. It started to come better when the road markings and the darks of the middle-ground went in. Goose Green is a popular place for locals to take their dog/s for a walk (surprising how many people have more than one dog).
Landscape Watercolour of Girona, Spain, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Another painting of the Pont de Pedra or walking bridge, this time from the shady side looking over the side of the bridge to the background of the modern part of the city. I tried to understate this background with lower values to push it back in distance but still kept it warm to give the feeling of a not sunny afternoon. This contrasts with the cooler blue shadow in the foreground.
Landscape Watercolour of Birmingham, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Close to the Birmingham New Street Railway Station and the shops and street vendors on New Street are experiencing another busy trading day. New Street is now mostly pedestrianised. Birmingham, the second biggest city in the UK is a vibrant city, offering visitors a fabulous array of shopping, attractions, culture, entertainment and dining within the fairly compact city centre.
Landscape Watercolour Painting of Capri, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
The charming seaside Port of Marina Grande, encompassed by two narrow arms or quays, borders the picturesque town of Capri. The port sees many types of watercraft from the old fishing boats to ferries coming over from Naples and Sorrento (bringing over thousands of day trippers each day in the summer), and of course up market yachts. A small square overlooks the port surrounded by the characteristic houses of Capri, close to the water and having great views over the bay from their open galleries.
Landscape Watercolour of Yate nr Bristol, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Not too far away from where I live and one of the oldest Fish and Chip shops in the Bristol area, serving the greatest British take away dish. I had to make up the couple sat on the wall of the car park of course tucking into their meal served on paper. It gets busy here on a Friday!
This painting is sold.
Landscape Watercolour of Girona, Spain, on Saunders Waterford Rough paper 140 lbs
The Pont de Pedra (translated as Bridge of Stone) over the Onyar River, just down from the Placa Catalunya in central Girona.
Constructed in 1850 of solid granite with 3 majestic arches and a main pedestrian walkway from one half of the city to the other. The bridges over the river Onyar are a nice way to walk from one side of Girona (Barri Vell) to the other (Eixample) and gives you great opportunities for views of the lovely colourful houses along the water's edge.
Landscape Watercolour of Spain, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 Lbs
Roses on the Costa Brava, Spain. Once a sleepy fishing village back in the fifties is now a busy resort whose population rises by 100,000 in the summer months, many of whom are French owing to the proximity of the French border just to the North. It's a nice town with a good ambiance and a lot of choice as regards restaurants and shopping.
Landscape Watercolour of Ibiza, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Looking up Carrer del Far, in San Antonio, Ibiza. San Antonio is located in the west part of the island and has the largest natural harbour on the island (which is just on the left of painting) and the main tourist center. This is near the popular 'West End' area of San Antonio where all the night clubs are. Palm trees are quite easy to paint - dark pigment on the brush and loads of dry brush strokes from the centre outwards and trying not to be too symmetrical.
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