a short update

A few more watercolours from the sketch book and small scrap pieces of Arches 300lb rough.
BTW the South Australian Watercolour Society has a workshop tomorrow conducted by Haley O'Shea (past President). Check it out on fb ...https://www.facebook.com/SAWSInc?fref=ts 
Everyone is welcome.

Murray Steamer - watercolour on old Arches 300 rough approx 30cm x 28cm

Three letter word for "Domestic companion?" - watercolour in sketch book - approx 15cm x 15cm
(Just working on an idea for a larger piece)

Full head of steam - watercolour on Arches 300 rough
approx 24cm x 19cm

Regrette rien

I started painting when I was 53. I taught myself when materials were more expensive and scarcer and internet access to shopping and reference photos were almost non existent.
Many people who come to my classes or who see my work comment on how they used to draw or paint when young but haven't kept up with it, much to their regret. The time to start painting is always NOW. Have no regrets.

Sue - watercolour on 300gsm  about A4

Sue's duck - watercolour on Arches 300gsm rough about 15cm x 8 cm

Flinders Ranges red gum - oil on canvas sheet about A4

Two from the last couple of days

Bassett Hound - Watercolour in sketch book 10cmx10cm

My recent posts have been a bit on the serious side so yesterday I wanted to have some fun and found this little guy eager to be in my sketch book.

Lagoon -  Watercolour in sketch book 17cmx27cm

I don't know why  but I find landscapes a real challenge - I'm determined to improve though.

Don't forget this Saturday at SAWS - FREE workshop.  See details at right.

Resting in slips

Resting in slips  - oil on canvas  20cm x 36cm

Another small oil. 
To me a boat on land is like a fish out of water - t'aint natural.

This will be available in the soon upcoming
Blackwood Rotary Art Show.

Gawler Backyard

Gawler Backyard - oil on canvas 20cm x 40cm

I have resisted painting landscapes for some time now.  But seeing others paint
them with alacrity has spurred me on to try my hand. 

I have started small, just to get a feel for the genre.  I'll post a few more shortly.