Portrait of a girl - Layla, in watercolour.

I had to have another go at this portrait of Layla. I am much happier with this one, but I will probably have another go at a later date. I have learned to sketch in a 2B pencil for the outline of a watercolour - that way the pencil doesn't spoil the clarity of the paint.


The blog makes this look very pale, but the original has good depth and colour, which I'm pleased with... you could click to get a better view, but it still doesn't quite show it..

Watercolour of a flamenco dancer again.

Watercolour of a flamenco dancer 3. I just can't get this right!!

Flamenco dancer 2 in watercolour.

Watercolour of flamenco dancer. I am happier with this one as my second attempt, but still have a way to go! It makes you realise just how difficult it is to get your imagination onto the paper! Still, I shall keep working on it...

Flamenco Dancer - watercolour.

My first attempt at a flamenco dancer. I am pleased with the colour and movement, but need to work at the hands and arms. I want to get them right - defined, elegant and passionate. Watch this space over the next few days for more.

Woman's Face in watercolour.

I decided to keep working on this one as it wasn't quite right. I can see progress in my work, but I have a long way to go!!

Portrait of Greg's Girlfriend.

Portrait of Greg's girlfriend. Watercolour 20cm x 25cm.

Little Girl in a Party dress...

little girl in party dress...

Study in pink 2 ... dancer.

study in pink 2 ... dancer.

Study in pink ...1

a study in pink...dancer.

Landscape watercolour...#2

the same landscape sketch as before ( below ) but with more colour, more water, freer. hasn't scanned
brilliantly due to the water warping the paper. which do you prefer?

Landscape watercolour.

an exercise in landscape from idea in Developing your Watercolours by David Bellamy

Watercolour of girl with blue background.

experimenting with colour and bodies

Water colour of ballet pointe shoes.

water colour of ballet pointe shoes from photo.

Studies of pointe shoes...in watercolour.

I am afraid that quite a few of my paintings and drawings have been disappearing from my blog.... well, not disappearing, but they have been downloaded. Much as I am flattered by this I am also disappointed that people don't even bother to leave a comment or ask if I mind. So, I have put watermarks on these, which is a shame, but hey, its my blog and I can cry if I want to...


pointe shoes in watercolour






red pointe shoes in watercolour.....from imagination



watercolour pointe shoes from photo


watercolour pointe shoes from photo

Landscape of Scottish Scene.

watercolour of a Scottish landscape - from photo.experimenting with watercolour.

Watercolour of my mum...2

another attempt at my mum. I will get it right one day!!

Watercolour of my mum.

watercolour of my mum from sketch above. qute pleased with this as a first effort.

Water Mill.... sketch & water colour.

sketch of water mill - drawn with 4B pencil in situ.




water colour of water mill. painted from sketch above.

going crazzzzzy!!

another effort at my dancer.getting frustrated now cos its rubbish.aaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!

Water colour of girl.

Not how I wanted this to turn out at all. Too pale and wishy washy. The drawing I liked ,but its obviously too long since I painted. Will have to work on it. Grrrrr!!