Landscape Watercolour of Turkey, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
On the Marmara Sea, on the North West coast of Turkey and the quaint fishing village/town of Zeytinbagi. The town is well known for it's antique timber houses, most of which have not had their exteriors maintained too well, but this gives them a lovely shabby chic appearance which adds to their charm, as does their ochre hues. A great place to paint, especially when the suns out, and they sell Efes beer!
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The bottom of the High Street and the War Memorial on a small roundabout used most of the time as an easy way of turning around and going back up the street, but this time of year (early November) a point of remembrance of all those who gave up their lives in two World Wars and other conflicts.
Painting with the light behind you is quite difficult I think in watercolour (probably easier with oil) - few shadows to define shapes, and little contrasts of tone. Anyway I gave it my best shot.
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Another view of Chipping Sodbury High Street at the lower end of town, looking towards the 'Portcullis Hotel & Pub' (middle of painting) with the late afternoon sunshine coming across. The High Street remains unchanged with many old buildings 3 or 4 hundred years old and whilst not made of Cotswold stone, they have that same cosy look and feel.
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The top of the High Street in my nearby town of Chipping Sodbury, and 'Gillys' Wine and Tapas bar on the right. Yes, a sleepy market town in the Costwolds can have a Tapas bar if it wants! Well the old building was previously a not so busy office stationary supplier and had been for sale for many years, so it's being put to much better use now!
Landscape Watercolour Newquay Cornwall, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The bottom end of the town centre in Newquay, Cornwall, and by day it's a popular seaside resort, especially in the summer months, but especially busy on Friday and Saturday nights as this is the main bar and nightclub area. But you would hardly notice that during the day.
Landscape Watercolour of Old City Jerusalem, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
In the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, a stone's throw from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, is the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (on Muristan Road). Built by Kaiser Wilhelm in the late 1800s, he personally dedicated the church in 1898, when he and his wife, Augusta Victoria, became the first western rulers to visit Jerusalem. You can climb 177 steps up the bell tower and see Mount Zion.
Landscape Watercolour of Via Dolorosa, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Via Dolorosa ("Way of Grief" in Latin) is a road in the old city of Jerusalem, a path where Jesus was lead in agony, carrying the crucifixion cross. Via Dolorosa is located within the beautiful old city of Jerusalem and this is the view up to the Ecce Homo Arch (“Behold the man” in Latin). According to the New Testament, these were the words uttered by the Roman prosecutor when he presented Jesus to the people before being sentenced.
Workshop Day 4 and Morning exercise was an imaginary harbour scene with elements of many Mediterranean scenes. First is Joseph's example (excuse the poor quality, as the photo was taken on my phone):
Again it was a light wash with darker thicker pigment dropped into the damp sea wash to give the soft waves. A creamy wash was applied later for the harbour wall and boat reflections.
And here is my effort and again I went a bit too dark (oops).
Afternoon, and out the group went again for some outdoor painting in the main central bay in Cadeques. Joseph gave us first a superb rendition of the righthand side of the bay, with the afternoon shadows giving interest:
And we all duly followed with our interpretation. Here is my effort:
Landscape Watercolour of Newquay, Cornwall, 15" x 11" on Bockingford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Newquay, a popular resort on the North Cornish coast of the UK and a big surfing centre. There's a long winding high street, the main shopping area, through the middle of town with glimpses now and then down through to the sea. I thought this view made a good composition with the two sides of the street and a bit of an improvised shadow coming across the front.
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