The Evolution Series, a collection of primates

When I painted the first of these primates, a good friend suggested I should called the painting "Evolution" .

I liked the name and it also inspired me to paint a couple more, using different techniques. So here you have the complete "Evolution Series"

I hope you enjoy them.

P3

 P2

P1

Painted on St Cuthbert's Mill Saunders Waterford 140R paper, using Winsor & Newton paint

The Lone Tree

Recently I painted the view at Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond - and I though it had a bit of an Oriental feel to it - so I decided to paint the scene again and this time try to really push the Oriental feel.

Hence I now have this painting:

The Lone Tree

Painted on Saunders Waterford 140R paper , using Winsor& Newton paint. 

15" x 11"

 

My version of a Highland Cow.

Everywhere we go in Scotland, we see images of Highland Cows (Coos)
I fancied painting one, but wanted to make it a little different.
So here is my version of a Coo..

Coo1

 
thanks for looking! 

Wedding breakfast and Milarrochy Bay

This morning we have a two watercolour painting post, Wedding Breakfast and Milarrochy Bay.

Wedding Breakfast
painted specifically for a friend, Clare, who was thrilled with it...

and Milarrochy Bay

painted from a recent holiday we took in Scotland

Both on Saunders Waterford paper and both the same size.
Presentation mounts were done by Elite Framing, Cupar.

The Old Stone Bridge, St Andrews

St Andrew's is a short drive from where we now live - and one of the most famous things that happens there, in the sporting world is - Golf.
I myself am not interested in golf, but I like a good walk. On a Sunday, no golfers play this particular course and everyone is free to walk around.
This old stone bridge is quite famous amongst the golfing fraternity (the Swilcan Bridge) but I liked it as a nice focal point for a painting.

I hope you do too

The Old Stone Bridge

Painted on St Cuthbert's Mill Saunders Waterford paper. Size 15"x11"

A painting of Otis, from the Scottish Deer Centre

We recently had a day visit to a local attraction - The Scottish Deer Centre.
What a wonderful place to spend a few hours. at one point, we sat and watched the birds of prey display.
We were allowed to take photographs, so I did.
From one of these I created this painting.

On St Cuthbert's Mill Saunders Waterford paper.

Blue Otis

If you ever get the chance, do go for a visit. If you love nature and wildlife, you'll enjoy your time there.

Fly Away

Here's a painting of a crow on the wing.
He was just taking off from a wall, when I snapped the pic, on a recent visit to the coast.

Fly Away

Painted on Saunders Waterford 140lb rough paper. 8x11 inches