Europe

Inside Hagia Sofia Istanbul

This iconic scene was the view we had from the vaparetto, just like a fairy tale scene. Unframed watercolour on 300gsm Fabriano not pressed paper. size 515mm x 320mm.

 Having travelled widely in Europe, I have always collected likely subjects with my camera to inspire me on my return to the studio. This is one such subject. It is unframed and measures 404mm x 297mm.

Monterosso

Mostar

Blue and white dominates in the Greek island of Mykonos, so an orange boat stood out in this scene. Unframed watercolour on 300gsm Fabriano not pressed paper. size 380mm x 280mm.

 Having travelled widely in Europe, I have always collected likely subjects with my camera to inspire me on my return to the studio. This is one such subject. It is unframed and measures 355mm x 255mm.

Our cruise in Croatia visiting the island along the Dalmation coast revealed many beautiful and breathtaking spots such as this one. Unframed watercolour on 300gsm Fabriano not pressed paper. size 300mm x 200mm.

 Having travelled widely in Europe, I have always collected likely subjects with my camera to inspire me on my return to the studio. This is one such subject. It is unframed and measures 355mm x 255mm.

 This castle is located right by the sea in the historic old town of Saint Andrews in Fife on the east coast of Scotland.
Founded as early as 1200 by Bishop Roger for use as his episcopal palace, it was dismantled and rebuilt many times during the Wars of Independence. It also served as a fortress and state prison. It is thought that James III may have been born here in 1451 and his father, James II, stayed here often.
The oldest part of the ruins date back to the 13th century but much of what can be seen today was built in the mid-16th century by Archbishop Hamilton. In 1645, the town was starting to dwindle and parts of the castle masonry were used to repair the harbour walls. In 1911 it was finally placed in State care and arrangements were later made to protect it from the encroaching sea. Of particular interest to visitors is the mine and counter-mine tunnelled through the rock during the 1546 siege, also the bottle dungeon in the Sea Tower.
I painted this watercolour while in St. Andrews, famous as the birthplace of golf, St. Andrews offers a lot more if you spend some time round the harbour, and of course these ancient ruins. This unframed watercolour measures 210mm x 143mm.

 Having travelled widely in Europe, I have always collected likely subjects with my camera to inspire me on my return to the studio. This is one such subject. It is unframed and measures 405mm x 304mm.

The Colosseum Rome

The Rialto Bridge

Venice Bridge

 Having travelled widely in Europe, I have always collected likely subjects with my camera to inspire me on my return to the studio. This is one such subject. It is unframed and measures 355mm x 255mm.