Original Watercolours by Tim Wilmot

Staithes Out to Sea

Staithes, North Yorkshire, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

A composition I have done before...but I just changed the direction of the boat.  For me, this sort of scene has everything.  A light value background kept really simple.  Then some middle ground interest with shadows to give form and depth.  And top it off with some reflections.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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Flat brush and 3-colour palette painting

River Tamar, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

...Well 4 colours if I can include neutral tint as another colour.  So a flat brush used for most of this painting and pre-wet the paper to get the soft glow of the morning light in the sky and water.  Colours were ultramarine blue, lemon yellow and a winsor red.....plus neutral tint.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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

Jetty and misty morning at Saltash

Saltash, Cornwall, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

A bit of imaginary one this one, apart from the jetty - it soes exist down there.  I really enjoy doing these atmospheric ones - pre-wetting the paper and then laying down the first wash, leaving a bright area on the horizon.  As regards the horizon - leave it out.  Just transition slowly from sky to sea with a subtle change in colour.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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

Misty Morning River Tamar

River Tamar, UK, 15" x 11" Watercolor

Inspired by a bit of Claude Buckle, I attempted this misty scene on the River Tamar.  A limited palette and concentrating on values and the simple silhouette shape of the boats and their reflections.  Water reflections are best done with a mop brush with a good point/edge.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms

 

Uphill Marina - River Axe #2

Uphill Marina, UK, 15" x 11"

A second painting of the River Axe at low tide as it winds its way around and into the Bristol Channel.  More boats appearing 'stranded' high up on the river banks.  Quite a reddish tinge to the mud here making it quite attractive to paint and a bit of warmth against the cools.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

 

Bristol Savages SWAT evening painting - Staithes N Yorkshire

Staithes, N Yorkshire, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

Painted during a recent evening at my art society, The Bristol Savages, this is a made-up scene of the footbridge over the Beck in the pretty village of Staithes, well like by artists as a location to paint plein air.  I have painted this scene some 4 or 5 years ago and the main house of the other side of the river was a bright turquoise colour.  I decided to change that and make the focus the shape of the boat pointing downstream.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.

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France Painting Holiday - Plein Air #2 Saint Seurin Mill

Saint Seurin Mill, France, 15" x 11"

2nd painting on our first day, Sunday, and a visit to the nearby Mill on the River Isle (runs into the Dordogne in the end).  A nice spot by the river with the old Mill house and weir.  Again, very hot and paint drys as soon as you apply it!

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms

Bristol Savages Artists Outing to Tewkesbury - Plein Air #1

Tewkesbury, UK, 15" x 11"

My first plein air of Tewkesbury on a recent trip there with my art group, the Bristol Savages.  Absolutely lovely day, no wind and bright sunshine.  First plein air was an iconic view of the Abbey across the river.  Very beautiful spot and very peaceful earlier on in the morning.

Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms

 

Bright morning on the River Tamar - Row of boats

Saltash, UK. Watercolour, 15" x 11"

Ooh I went quite blue on this one.  A painting based on a photo of mine taken down in Cornwall and a very bright September day - very warm for the time of year.  It's great that in just one location there are probably hundreds of painting subjects and compositions to be had, just by turning around.  I thought this one made an interesting composition with the curve of boats leading into the scene.

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 #7 - Staithes Beck at Low Tide

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 seven is a view of Staithes in North Yorkshire, and a larger size 15" x 22" than I normally paint.

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