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‘Some recent Sketches’

‘Some recent Sketches’

by Nick | Apr 8, 2025 | Pen & Wash Sketching, Pen Drawing/Sketching, Pencil Drawing, Watercolour paintings & sketches

Some recent sketches Here’s a look at some of my recent sketches, in various media and in different sketch books. Featured painting above: Lympstone’s Harbour Early morning cycle, in the sun, taking in part of the Exe Estuary trail. Stopped at Lympstone’s...
Sketches of and around St Michael’s Mount

Sketches of and around St Michael’s Mount

by Nick | Mar 9, 2025 | Charcoal Drawings, Pen & Wash Sketching, Pen Drawing/Sketching, Watercolour paintings & sketches

St Michael’s Mount I never tire of sitting and sketching the beautiful, serene St Michael’s Mount. It is a place that seems to have always been with me, from a small child to an adult. St Michael’s Mount is an island only 500m’s from the mainland....
Robin Hoods Bay – a little sketching

Robin Hoods Bay – a little sketching

by Nick | Sep 30, 2024 | Pen & Wash Sketching, Watercolour paintings & sketches

Staying and sketching in Robin Hoods Bay We are having a short break in Robin Hoods Bay. Staying in Bramley Cottage a lovely four-story cottage, nestled into the old part of the village. It’s very cosy and well-equipped. Robin Hoods Bay is tucked into a...
Painting and Drawing around the Exe Estuary

Painting and Drawing around the Exe Estuary

by Nick | Feb 16, 2024 | Oil Paintings, Pen & Wash Sketching, Pen Drawing/Sketching, Pencil Drawing, Watercolour paintings & sketches

The Exe EstuaryPainting and drawing around the Exe Estuary. In this post, there is a selection of my sketches, drawings and paintings from around the Exe Estuary. With some of my favourite spots to go. I have walked, cycled, sailed and kayaked around the Exe Estuary....
Sketches along the Topsham shore

Sketches along the Topsham shore

by Nick | Sep 28, 2023 | Charcoal Drawings, Oil Paintings, Pen & Wash Sketching, Pen Drawing/Sketching, Watercolour paintings & sketches

Sketching/Painting at Topsham Sketching & walking around Topsham I can enjoy my love of history, wildlife and all things maritime. There is a real sense of history, with all of Topsham’s Dutch roofed houses. I love all of the old slips heading down to the...
‘A little sketching on the Isle of Wight’

‘A little sketching on the Isle of Wight’

by Nick | Jul 30, 2023 | Pen & Wash Sketching, Watercolour paintings & sketches

Fossils and Dinosaurs We are on the Isle of Wight for a short break, camping at Grange Farm Campsite. We are principally​ on the lookout for fossils for our Dinosaur mad son. And also looking at all the Dinosaur Museums on the island. I’m also fitting in a...
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Hello and welcome to my Sketching Blog! My name is Nick Watton and I’m passionate about art, painting, drawing and sketching.
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