by Nick | Aug 26, 2020 | Pen & Wash
Sketching on Budleigh Salterton beach There is much of interest along Budleigh Salterton beach for the artist. I particularly like that the beach is still used by small working, fishing boats. These boats are drawn up and the fishermen will sell some of their catch at...
by Nick | Jul 23, 2020 | Oils, Pen, Pen & Wash, Pencil, Watercolour
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....
by Nick | Mar 15, 2020 | Charcoal, Oils, Pastel, Pen, Pen & Wash, Watercolour
Sketching 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 Exe Estuary...
by Nick | Jun 30, 2018 | Hints & Tips, Pen, Watercolour
To Beer Saturday found me in the beautiful village of Beer running a Sketching Workshop for the Otter Vale Art Society. A Group I know well and it’s just like meeting up with friends to do some sketching. It’s a hot summers day by the sea and we’ll be...
by Nick | Oct 12, 2017 | Oils
First Mate at the Helm, painted in oils on canvas board – 30 x 40 cm. © Copyright Nick Watton. All Rights...
by Nick | Jul 30, 2017 | Oils
Our good friend’s Paul & Midge have kindly lent us their narrowboat again for a week’s gentle adventure on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Another great week has been had – seeing how far we can reach in the time allotted. It would be nice to head...
