That weedy time of year: monotypes and drawing

The temps are rising. The weeds are growing and after a very dry spell of weather some rain is on the way. Better get out the boots and gloves and get ready to pull some weeds.

@ AKandKO

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peonies in the garden

 The peony roses or botan are in full bloom; first the reds and pinks, now the yellows and soon the white blooms. Why do different colours bloom at different times?!

study for Pattowatto

monotype, rainbow pencil, watercolor on watercolor paper
150mm x 100mm
2013

Googlescapes - from outer space to our place

Recently I've been doing some very quick 'sketching' by making screen captures from Google maps of landscapes in a way that references painting.

Bordeaux, France

Chiyoda machi, Gunma, Japan

Inner Mongolia, China

Clarkefield, Victoria, Australia

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