Landscape Watercolour of Piraeus, 15" x 11"
Pireaus, the port for Athens and the largest port in Greece. This is the main road / dual carriageway that runs around the perimeter and is punctuated by at least two dozen gates and ferries leading to all the Greek Islands and beyond. The building is probably a government office but offers an interesting contrast to the shadows of the larger apartment blocks on the right.
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11"
A traditional fruit and veg shop on Chipping Sodbury High Street. A few washes went into the background buildings and a good bit of yellow ochre for the shop in the middle. I deliberately made the roof lines sag in the middle to hopefully emphasize the age of the structures.
Painted on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs.
Landscape Watercolour of Lynmouth, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
A view looking at the North Devon seaside town of Lynmouth looking towards the high coastal cliffs which form the edge of Exmoor. The Rhenish tower on the quayside was destroyed by the terrible floods of 1952 which swept down through the town. The tower has the resemblance of something medieval and the design originates from buildings on the Rhine.
Landscape Watercolour of Chipping Sodbury, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The lovely old buildings and entrance of the Ridgewood Communty Centre in Chipping Sodbury near to where I live. A hundred and fifty years ago this was a poor people's workhouse typical of Victorian times, but now it's a centre for the community, dancing, arts and crafts.
Landscape Watercolour of Istanbul, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul's Eminönü district by the Golden Horn, is among the city's architectural gems and often overlooked by visitors. It's not too difficult to miss as you pass it on the way to the grand Bazaar from the main ferry port on the Golden Horn and over a large square frequented mainly by pigeons.
Landscape Watercolour of Whitby, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The old round cornered Custom House on the west side of the swing bridge in Whitby, North Yorkshire. At the heart of Whitby, this building I am sure used to be a custom house in centuries past, but now they're rented offices above a shop. But it's still retained it's prominent, but badly sited blue sign.
Landscape Watercolour of Istanbul, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Istanbul 'Sirkeci' Railway Station, made famous for the destination of the Orient Express and numerous Poirot films and TV episodes. It's a lovely old building looking very French/Victorian in style with the influence of the Ottoman empire. Inside there's the Orient Express Restaurant and Cafe right on the main platform of the station, popular with tourists.
Landscape Watercolour of Sicily, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
Erice, old medieval town over Trapani, with fantastic views over Sicily and the sea to the West. It has a maze of cobbled streets and wonderful warm coloured stone buildings with quite small windows.Probably the best way to get up to Erice is by the recently opened cable car from Trapani down below.
Landscape Watercolour of Cheltenham, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
The Montpellier area of Cheltenham characterised by 19th century attractive villas and terraces, backing onto the surrounding spacious Montpellier Gardens - a lovely open space near the centre of the city. The area now has a very much continental flavour, with its café culture, chic bars, bistros and outdoor seating areas in the Summer months.
Landscape Watercolour of Cadeques, 15" x 11" on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper 140 lbs
With a commanding view over Cadeques, stands the 16th century white-washed Santa Maria Church. The original church was destroyed by the infamous Turkish pirate Barbarossa. The 'new' church has many ties with Salvador Dali with pieces of his work inside. And being so high up above the town, there's a pretty challenging walk up to it through the narrow streets, but the views are well worth it.
