French Doorway Watercolour tutorial.

French Doorway

Painted in watercolours

Learn the secrets of watercolour painting,  a typical French Doorway scene inspired in a truly beautiful rural French setting. A quiet Alpine village in Summer, Cow bells ringing in the valley, high mountain snow capped hills and sunny doorways full of  pots brimming with Geraniums. Logs are piled above the  Sunny doorway ready for the Winter snow. 

Why not have a go, with my easy step by step French Doorway project. Learn the secrets of watercolours, which materials to use and many different techniques are covered in step by step with plenty of clear photographs sent to you direct by email.

This download can be viewed on your computer, tablet or printed to work from. It includes my step by step with many colour photographs, how I approach a painting in watercolours and includes a guide to materials  giving handy tips on equipment and those magical techniques that can bring a watercolour to life. This project is for Personal use only.

French Doorway Tutorial Price £4.80.

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A walk to Gowbarrow Fell

Gowbarrow Fell 1579 feet

All this talk about Turner made me think a visit to Aira Force could be quite exciting especially after the heavy rain. I had my sketchbook at the ready, but the light conditions were a little flat. So I decided to comeback later in the day. The water was gushing down and under foot was a little squelchy, it's a shame photo's don't have sound because I think this is what gives the drama to a waterfall.Turner did paint at this very spot.

Views of Beautiful Ullswater started to appear, it was a little grey but not raining or windy. Reflections on the lake were stunning, a good excuse to stop and take in the view.

 

This shows the a great panorama, taking in Hallin fell on the left round to the edge of Clough Head on the right. Look at the Autumn colours, the Larch trees are starting to drop the pines and Silver Birches have a soft halo of Crimson

I made my way up the fell, wondering shall I go to the summit top. Dark Grey clouds threatened rain overhead, suddenly a ray of light caught a patch of field. I love moments like this.

The summit was reached with a view down to Dockray and behond to the Blencathra range, on a clearer day this would be a great view point.But still good today.

Down the slippery slope to a dry patch with a view to behold. A quick pen sketch with a watercolour wash. Perfect when time is the essences and not to heavy to heave up the mountain side. I think this would be a super subject to paint in Pastels.

A super varied walk with views to take your breath away.

Fancy learning a few new watercolour techniques, join me with my online course.

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Cirque du Fer Cheval, Sixt

Cirque du Fer Cheval  painted in watercolours.

Size 19 x 12 inches

I enjoyed painting the 'Sixt horseshoe' on a wet damp day here in Samoens. 

Sitting watching the weather change by the hour. The rain pounding on the roof, puddles outside on the terrace.

With the door open and listening to the birds singing.

You might wonder how I painted it? 

Time spent sketching in Sixt Cheval figuring out the shapes.

A cycle ride and gazing at the peaks

Memories

A photo reference

A new Sable Rigger size eight and a dream to paint with.