by Nick | Sep 14, 2018 | Pen & Wash, Watercolour
A4 – Watercolour washes with black ink applied with a brush. The large black areas I finished off later as I was running out of light, way too fast. Sold I’m at a loose end on the west side of the Exe Estuary. So, of course, I strolled out (actually it...
by Nick | Aug 4, 2018 | Pencil, Watercolour
This is a sketch looking back up the Exe towards Topsham. With the old bank retention pilings in the foreground. A5 – Watercolour pencils and waterbrush on cartridge paper. We had a pleasant cycle up the western side of the Exe Estuary. Stopping at the Turf Lock...
by Nick | Oct 12, 2017 | Pen
Sitting on the sea wall sketching the mouth of the Exe as it is funnelled between Dawlish Warren and Exmouth. What a beautiful spot with the sun dipping behind the hill. I’m trying to think of something clever to say for the speech I’m supposed to be...
by Nick | May 18, 2017 | Oils
I’ve been trying to loosen up my oil paintings a bit, so tried this little oil painting looking down the Exe Estuary from Topsham at dusk. On canvas board (20 x 20 cm) Sold © Copyright Nick Watton. All Rights...
by Nick | May 11, 2017 | Glass
I’ve just spent two weeks sat on a plank 10 feet in the air, painting something very different for me. St Nicholas’ Methodist Church in Topsham asked me if I would paint back in the faces on five Victorian Stained Glass windows, that are around the altar of the...
by Nick | Feb 14, 2017 | Watercolour
Strolling down to the Turf Lock Hotel at the end of the Exeter Ship Canal and looking down the Exe towards Exmouth. It’s a lovely sunny day, but chilly. To me this sketch makes it look rather lonely, but there were lots of other people about, birdwatchers,...
