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Derek Brown artist

Posted on 24/07/2022 by ronald972

Today, we visit with #DerekBrown (1924-2009). Born in London, He served in the army during WWII after which he trained and worked as a dentist. The death of his father (who was an artist) in 1954 was the turning point … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged clouds, Ely Cathedral, fen, fields, sky, trees | Leave a comment

Graham Austin artist

Posted on 17/07/2022 by ronald972

I thought today, we would look at a local artist. I happen to know this artist personally through Ely Cathedral with which he is also associated. G #GrahamAustin has been a wildlife and aviation painter for over 50 years. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings | Tagged aviation, clouds, feathers. branch. pine needles, kingfisher, sky, Spitfire | 2 Comments

Gwen Raverat woodcuts

Posted on 13/03/2022 by ronald972

I came across a woodcut by artist #GwendolenMarieRaverat (nee Darwin) 1895-1957, this past week. Again from a charity shop but it was in their trash bin ready to be disposed of. It was a little damp (no long lasting damage) … Continue reading →

Posted in Lino/woodcuts, Lithographs | Tagged clouds, fishing, France, Gwen Raverat, picnic, poplars, r, river, sheep, trees, woodcut | Leave a comment

Joseph Syddall artist

Posted on 13/02/2022 by ronald972

I recently picked up an oil painting by #JosephSyddall. Joseph Syddall (1864 – 1942) was born in Old Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The son of a master carpenter he started his working life as a clerk in a solicitor’s office. … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings | Tagged beach, clouds, oil painting, rivulets, sand, seaside, strolling, tide | Leave a comment

Robin Anderson artist

Posted on 04/07/2021 by ronald972

Lately, we have been celebrating women artists and women in all fields of work and life . Today, I would like to take you to Kenya to see one of the countries (if not the African continent) premier women artist … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged Africa, boy, cattle, clouds, flowers, Kenya, lion Hunt, Masai, mist, mountains, Victoria Falls, waterfall | Leave a comment

George Owen Wynne Apperley artist

Posted on 02/06/2019 by ronald972

We consider an artist who broke with family tradition and followed his own road. #GeorgeOwenWynneApperley was born into a wealthy aristocratic Welsh military family in 1884. Family tradition destined him for military service. He was educated at Eagle House, Sandhurst … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged clouds, desert, donkey, George Owen Wynne Apperley, Morocco, road, sky, Tangier | Leave a comment

Federico Barocci ‘Hagar and Ishmael’

Posted on 04/03/2017 by ronald972

Today we look at a drawing, acquired recently, which is after #FedericoBarocci. Barocci (1535-1612) was an Italian master. He was born Federico Fiori in Urbino, Italy. He was nicknamed Il Baroccio, which is the term for a two-wheel cart drawn by oxen. … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches, Etching, Lithographs, Watercolour paintings | Tagged clouds, desert, dish, drawing, Federico Barocci, flask, Hagar and Ishmael, water, wtaercolour | Leave a comment

Art in Solitude

Posted on 19/05/2013 by ronald972

I wonder if the life of an artist is lonely at times, or possibly, do they seek out solitude for the sake of their art. The image I present to you is to my eye a masterful example of … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged cliff, clouds, hillside, lake, mist, mountains, tarn | Leave a comment

Art of the Coast

Posted on 12/05/2013 by ronald972

From my home, the #Norfolkcoast is an hours drive . It is a place where the British flock to in the summer sunshine. Beaches are crowded with bodies tanning, people building sand castles or playing games, families enjoying picnics and … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil Paintings, Watercolour paintings | Tagged clouds, coast, Fens, marsh, mire, Norfolk, sea birds, swamp | Leave a comment