Whitby

 

Boat of flowers

 

We visited North Yorkshire for a short break recently and one port of call was Whitby. It was so windy it was difficult to stay upright. It was also extremely crowded but we managed to have a good look around. This little boat caught my eye as we made our way back to the car.

Daffodils from the garden

 

Daffodils from the garden

watercolour on paper

11.25 x 7.25 inches

(16 x 12 inches mounted)

 

Lovely to be able to paint my favourite flowers from right

outside the front door. They bring such cheer each year with their confirmation that winter is officially over and the promise of much beauty in the days to come.

Early Geranium

 

Early Geranium

 

I take it as a good sign that everything is ok with the world when my geriatric Geranium awakes from its slumber and starts to flower again, adding a splash of colour to the kitchen windowsill.  There are five further buds on other branches of this venerable plant which probably makes them cousins. I enjoyed doing this as a little sketch in a sketchbook and am looking forward to developing it into a larger painting.