As tropical themes proliferate the summer collections this year I thought I’d concentrate on hibiscus flowers for my plant of the fortnight. […]
I told you I’d go for colour and perhaps on reflection I could have been more subtle in my finished
I know I normally lead with black and white sketches for my first post for my bird of the fortnight
As I mentioned in my last post I was looking forward to being a bit free and easy with my
Sweetpeas are the quintessential summer flower for the UK. Their variety of colours and their delicate paper-like petals are a
Although the spotted flycatcher is quite a dull bird I couldn’t resist giving it a somewhat sun-kissed appearance for my
If you’re ever in a churchyard or park and a little silvery grey/brown bird flits past you and you could
Here is my finished magnolia illustration – my plant of the fortnight. A magnolia tree heralds in warmer, sunnier days. The elegant blooms and
When Dr B urged me to draw sparrows for Bird of the Fortnight I did so reluctantly – what a fool
I’m really pleased with my finished plant of the fortnight illustration. I love the way the layers of watercolour have
As I mentioned earlier this week with my black and white drawings, the black headed gull is a constant companion
I have very good associations with the thistle, that’s why I picked them as this fortnight’s plant. They may be
Here’s my finished bird for this fortnight. A worked-up watercolour and ink illustration of the blackcap – a beautiful little