LARGE WATERCOLOURS

Whilst watercolours are generally used for smaller format images I have been using watercolours on full imperial sheets. The control of the watercolour is more of a challenge but I still like the spontaneity it gives to the work.
These are three life drawings which are almost architectural in concept.

DRAWING OUTSIDE IN THE COLD

I have found it very difficult to work outside in sub-zero temperatures. The biggest problem is keeping the fingers warm. One can shelter behind hedges and bushes but then one is out of the sun and it feels even colder. It does focus the mind however and one only bothers with the essential information. These are two examples that I will use as a basis for studio paintings.

The trees and bushes in the cavées are mostly ancient elder and blackthorn with very tortuous shapes.

DANCING AND WATERCOLOUR

Our passion is dancing and we are just beginning to get back into the swing of regular dancing and practice. Marilyn of course has a collection of shoes. A selection of these have regularly formed the basis of still life compositions for mes élèves and for myself & Tim in the atelier.
My regular Thursday watercolour session with Tim has spent a few sessions with dancing shoes.

This pair of be-ribbonned shoes were just made for dancing!

These multi coloured escarpins were a bit more tricky for everyone but great fun