Landscape Watercolour of Alexandria, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Alexandria has to be one of my favourite subjects for watercolour - it's perfect for the medium with the light, the contrasts between light and dark, and perfect compositions with the typical street scenes. I'll have to go back some time and take hundreds more reference photos cuz I'm running out.
Landscape Watercolour of Cadeques, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The Casino L'Amistat in Cadeques, a cultural and heritage centre for the town. And more of an unusual view, looking at the side of this large square white neoclassical building from across the square, and the dominating bell tower of the Santa Maria church high up on the hill in the background.
Landscape Watercolour of Agadir, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The Eastern entrance to the main municipal market in Agadir, the Souk El or Al Had - a very large covered market selling everything from spices , veg, clothing to electrical goods. If you're an animal lover, don't go near the livestock area of the market - you'll come across loads of live chickens ready for sale. If you go to the Souk by Taxi, don't ask for the Market as they'll most likely take you to the local carpet and craft store for a hard sell. But the Souk's a great place to wander and do some haggling.
Landscape Watercolour of Girona, 11" x 15" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The lovely old pedestrian bridge in Girona joining the two halves of the city and my attempt to catch the afternoon sunshine lighting up the reds and ochres of the majestic old buildings which line the side of the river. The bridge had lovely ornate street lamps and I managed to get a couple of those in.
Landscape Watercolour of Cadeques, Spain, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
I definitely like my move to Saunders Waterford paper from previous use of Bockingford. The washes behave themselves and the colours seem to be more vibrant on Saunders. The only slight drawback is the paper takes longer to dry than Bockingford so you have to be a little more patient or have a hair dryer handy.
Landscape Watercolour of Newlyn, Cornwall, on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
Located on the western edge of Penzance, Newlyn is home to the largest fleet of fishing boats in the South West of England. Newlyn, is clustered around the harbour, with its original quay curling around a few small boats on the western side and the much larger quays in the centre and on the eastern side of the harbour. The little rise up the 'Strand' here which runs around the harbour offers great views from the top to Penzance and beyond.
Landscape Watercolour of Lanzarote, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
At the quieter end of Puerto del Carmen around the marina lies the older part of town characterised by white washed buildings with the odd one defying the norm like the large restaurant here (I think called 'El Ancla') with an imposing brown facade and bright green blinds. Anyway it serves good steaks and pizzas. There's many other restaurants and tapas bars in the area.
Landscape Watercolour of Alexandria, Egpyt, on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
The main streets leading to the port area in Alexandria are busy with pedestrians and motorists, plus horse drawn transport - a real mixture. The area is characterised by lovely old classical style buildings, in great need of repair now, but they add to the charm and character of the city and a reminder of previous occupations.
Landscape Watercolour of Alexandria, Egypt, on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
An anonymous back street in Alexandria near the bay area, with street vendors selling various fruit and veg. For the smoke I used the JZ technique of first ensuring where you want the smoke the paper is very dry. Then wet in the area the smoke will cover, and drop in some watered down white gouache or watercolour in the top portion and make the mix as you go down stronger to the source ending up with almost pure pigment.
Landscape Watercolour of Erice, Sicily, 15" x 11" on Bockingford NOT Paper 140 lbs
A visit to Erice is always nice, and on hot days when light floods the streets and great views of the valley and beyond to the open sea. The intricate maze of alleys are characterised by beautiful flooring panels, and a church or monastery on every block. It's also a very peaceful place with few cars allowed.
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