Bob PetcherMay 131 minExperimenting With AbstractsWatercolour is probably my favourite medium. Always exciting and unpredictable. You never know how the water and paint will react with...
Bob PetcherApr 241 minAnother SketchThe Moleskine is filling up nicely with this watercolour of boats at Blakeney on the North Norfolk coast.
Bob PetcherMar 181 minMy Personal FavouritesI am often asked which of my works am I most proud of? Difficult to answer and it changes every day. I always like the latest but often...
Bob PetcherMar 111 minAnother Page in the MoleskineAnother page in the A5 Moleskine. Pedn Vounder Beach. Watercolour sketch. I’m enjoying sketching so much I may never do a proper painting...
Bob PetcherFeb 281 minNew Year’s ResolutionMy New Year’s Resolution was to start and maintain a sketchbook, prompted by the gift of a new Moleskine Watercolour Journal. I must...
Bob PetcherDec 31, 20211 minMy Favourite MediaI work In watercolour, acrylics and the occasional oil and am often asked which is my favourite. That is a hard one to answer because I...
Bob PetcherDec 6, 20211 minQuestionsEvery so often I will produce a painting and be amazed in what I have done especially when it’s of a subject that I am not usually...
Bob PetcherOct 18, 20211 minExperiments in abstractionWatercolour is a fantastic medium for creating abstract paintings. It really is very exciting to use lots of water and watch the paint...
Bob PetcherOct 11, 20211 minThe best way to stay looseThese two little bundles of fur came to live with us exactly four weeks ago: Bubbles & Squeak. They are really helping my loose painting...
Bob PetcherSep 30, 20211 minJust a ScribbleI really enjoy pen and wash but just do them for fun rather than for sale. However, judging from the social media response to this...
Bob PetcherAug 16, 20211 minMy InspirationI am making three trips this year to gather photos for my artwork. Whitby and Norfolk are already done and The Gower is coming up soon....
Bob PetcherJul 8, 20211 minAnd now an AcrylicI love experimenting with how a subject works in different media. Watercolour is the natural choice for botanical studies and I painted...
Bob PetcherJul 4, 20211 minThe Best of BothI have suddenly developed a passsion for gardening and have spent many hours on my little piece of paradise this year. When Winter comes...
Bob PetcherMay 12, 20211 minI Just Joined PicfairI always have a camera with me, whether it is my little Sony Compact, posh Canon DSLR or on my phone. The search for good reference...
Bob PetcherApr 10, 20211 minSomething DifferentOne of the pluses of lockdown - perhaps the only plus - is the time it has allowed for experimentation. These new works are a complete...
Bob PetcherMar 16, 20211 minSo Where Does it Come From?Many people have said that I should consider teaching art but I honestly could not begin to describe the process of creating my art. One...
Bob PetcherMar 16, 20211 minMore Fun With Texture and ColourLockdown nearly done so making the most of the time to play with texture and colour for two more scenes from North Norfolk. Also entered...
Bob PetcherMar 10, 20211 minAn Experiment in LockdownLike everyone else in UK, I can’t wait for lockdown to end and my second jab in May. But there have been some advantages to this time at...