Pen and wash

 Siamese - pen and wash

I thought I would have a little practise of pen and wash before we have our art group theme evening using this technique next term.
It's another technique I've fallen in love with! 

 Siamese 2

I enjoyed doing this pose in pen and wash.  My favorite bit was drawing the cute little paw pads.

 Siamese 3

Bengal

This was a challenge trying to get the bright colours on the lovely Bengal cat.

Blue tit

Blue tit - pastel

Feathers and fur and such a joy to do in pastels.  It was great fun to draw this beautiful little bird as a wedding gift for my friends.

Honeysuckle watercolour

Honeysuckle - watercolour

More fun painting flowers in this loose style. 

Clematis bright

Clematis - watercolour

More experimenting with washes of loose watercolour.  It's been a joy painting these lovely flowers.

Clematis

Clematis watercolour

Trying to experiment again with watercolours. 
I wanted to paint this wonderful climbing clematis we used to have in our garden. 

Lulworth Cove - Oil

Lulworth Cove - Oil 42cm x 53cm

I thought I would challenge myself and try to paint a seascape.  It was really quite difficult tackling the water, but I felt myself get to grips with it more and more as I worked.  I was quite happy with the result. 
I hope to paint more seascapes in the near future.  It was lots of fun.
  
This is based on a photo I took whilst on holiday at Lulworth Cove  a couple of years ago.  Beautiful place to visit.

Frosty morning

Frosty morning - oil

I painted this for a beautiful old gilt frame I had recently restored. 
This is based on a photo of the river near our village. 

Apples in pastel

Apples in Pastel

I painted these a while ago in watercolour, but wanted to see how they might turn out in pastel. 
Loved trying to get the shine to look right on the skin.

Autumn sun

Autumn Sun Oil 12"x16"

I managed to get some painting done over my Christmas break.  I painted this for a beautiful gilt frame I recently purchased. 

Pinsley wood - oil

Pinsley wood - 30x40cm oil

I was trying to capture the sunlight glowing through the trees and casting shadows on the path. 
I am growing more and more fond of painting the woodland pictures.  I find it challenging and rewarding trying to capture the light and shadows in this setting.

Winter walk - watercolour

Winter walk - A5 watercolour

Painted my two good friends Eileen and Derek walking their dogs on a cold winter morning. 

Curious cows - oil

Curious cows - oil

My first go at painting cows.  Glad these were quite friendly as I was quite nervous of their horns.