Sunday 30 May 2010
Post Hay Feast
Dave is making the most of a bowl of Whiskas before any austerity measures kick in. He feels stimulated after a day at the Hay Festival and was particularly interested by Niall Ferguson's arguments about improvements that could be made to the way that history is taught in schools. This was all made more engaging by the fact that the Education Minister, who Dave says doesn't look long out of school himself, made an intelligent and encouraging question from the floor. Dave thinks there is hope yet, although he feels that the history of the victors has written felines out completely - he claims that they were a pivotal influence in ancient Egypt, hence all the pictures.
Solomon the Wise
Solomon is bemused that an Arabian alley cat has gained access to the household and now is opining on the troubles of the world. From his position in the heavens he thinks everything will sort itself out in good time and if the cost of Whiskas goes up Dave will have to catch a few mice. There are plenty there.
The troubles of the Daves
Saturday 29 May 2010
Dave and the orchids
Wednesday 26 May 2010
camels
Life drawing
I am attempting to do life drawing in watercolour. I am at ease painting plants and vegetables in the medium, but the human body is another matter. My first attempt used only two colours and the simpler the better. This one which I am trying to post I did last Friday and started alright, but then got carried away and ruined it. John took a photo for me at break and then at the end of the class. The problem is seeing too much detail - a common fault especially with botanical painters.
Saturday 22 May 2010
Botanical paintings
Tuesday 18 May 2010
The Tetrapylon at Palmyra, Syria
Monday 17 May 2010
Dave the Cat
Friday 7 May 2010
Life Drawing
St Simeon Stylites Arch
This is an arch at the Church of St Simeon Stylites north of Aleppo in Syria. St Simeon was a crackpot who lived on the top of a pillar for 30 years. The great rock to the right of the picture is supposed to be all that remains of it.
Not being a landscape painter, I have to get used to being economical with the detail. I hope I have achieved a little of what I wanted.
Sunday 2 May 2010
Saturday 1 May 2010
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