Category Archives: Watercolour paintings

Michele De Vito artist

Posted on 17/03/2019 by

I came across three small watercolours this week. They were not signed, but to be honest, it did not take that much research to identify the artist involved. My research led me to #MicheleDeVito. Her first name might also have … Continue reading →

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Lee Man Fong artist

Posted on 10/03/2019 by

A Chinese painter, today, who has become known for his portrayal of Indonesian life. #LeeManFong was born in Guangdong, China in 1913. At the age of 3, his family emigrated to Singapore. It was here where he gain his early … Continue reading →

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Xu Beihong painter

Posted on 03/02/2019 by

We visit a man who has become one of the great Chinese painters of the 20th century. #XuBeihong (1895-1953) is known mostly for his portrayals of horses and birds but he was at the forefront of Chinese artists which felt … Continue reading →

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Federico Barocci, Mary with the Christ Child

Posted on 13/01/2019 by

We revisit an artwork , today, to add clarification. #Barocci (1533-1612) was an Italian painter and print maker. He was highly respected and influential in the Renaissance art world of the time. His work certainly influenced many artists who came … Continue reading →

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Sgraffito

Posted on 09/12/2018 by

A technique not always associated with painting but it has been used by some fine artists. One might not even realise that one is looking at this technique. #Sgraffito is the scratching away of one layer to reveal another. In … Continue reading →

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Princess Victoria

Posted on 21/10/2018 by

When it comes to identifying a person in a portrait, it can be a painstakingly long process. A number of months back, I considered that the young woman in a graphite and body colour portrait in my collection might have … Continue reading →

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The Art of Victor Noble Rainbird

Posted on 22/09/2018 by

Today, we visit a northern artist by name of #VictorNobleRainbird (1888-1936). He was born in North Shields in the U.K. His early education was at Armstrong College – now Newcastle University. His studies were highlighted by several awards. He further … Continue reading →

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Neidpath Castle

Posted on 14/08/2018 by

Heading north, today to a place which if your not looking for it you would miss. #NeidpathCastle is located a mile from Peebles in an area called ‘The Borders’. The castle rests on the side of a steep gorge overlooking … Continue reading →

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Admiral Stoddart artist

Posted on 29/07/2018 by

A bit of a vague title today but hopefully I will have explained by the end of the chapter. In this case, the title might refer to #AdmiralPringleStoddart (1768-1848) or #AdmiralJamesStoddart (1813-1892) – father and son. Seafaring as well as … Continue reading →

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Adelaide Louisa Haselgrave artist

Posted on 22/07/2018 by

Last chapter we were in Portelet Bay, Jersey and this week we are going to jump across the English Channel to Sussex. Specifically an area called the Weald and we’ll throw in a bit of folklore too. #AdelaideLouisaHaslegrave (1857-1937) was … Continue reading →

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