Ramblin' Rose

The rose painting was difficult and I would have had much more control with pastel. But watercolour does convey lightness better.

Lovely frog by the garden steps and two snails mating on the laburnum tree.

Yellow Loosestrife

A very hot and sunny day and the shadows were strong when I painted this plant. For convenience, I picked the flower and put it in a small glass vase. The wind lept movng it and finally blew it over breaking the glass. I carried on painting as the flowers rapidly wilted! So much easier with a camera.

Earlier, I cycled to Hatfield Forest along the Flitch Way. It was good to see Geoff again and also Jackie, but she looked pale and I hope she is not ill again.

Onions

I tried to quickly draw birds on the move, but failed. I am just not quick or confident enough. So I sought refuge in these sprouting onions. I do like the pen and wash technique, but this scan is not very accurate and some of the colour gradations have been lost.