On display to all, Letterbox Art allows a fascinating insight into people’s lives. Not only the styles of letterboxes but how people create art inspired by them
Making a Letterbox Art- 4950 Painting 28 Read More »
Today is supposed to a stained glass painting. I naturally thought of a window but I had trouble finding one, although it may have been that part of me didn’t want to. Part of the issue is there are surprisingly few in North Buckinghamshire. Lots of Churches but most have plain glass windows. Then there’s
When a sky inspires a Stained Glass painting. Read More »
Crenellations feature in the 25th of the Architecture paintings making the 4950 Paintings challenge
4950 painting Challenge Halfway Point! Read More »
Here’s a familiar sign, if you know the street. but where is it? Somewhere in Buckingham, naturally. The 4950 paintings are all of features in Buckingham and surrounding villages. This one you can find on Google Maps I’ve tried not to make it too easy for you though, where’s the fun in that? The painting
Recognise this Shop Sign in Buckingham? Read More »
Gardens and you’ll come across a curious structure, a Temple with an alcove that’s all decorated with pebbles. I was going to play a guessing game again. You know where it is, but the title sort of gives it away, doesn’t it.
23 Pebble Alcove – Painting Stowe’s curious Temple Read More »
Wandering around Buckingham, most people don’t notice this spiral staircase. They’re not in a prominant location, but hidden around the back of a local landmark. Look carefully next time you walk around Buckingham and you’ll see them. You have to look carefully to find the Spiral Steps inspiration for painting number 21 of the 4950
Where in Buckingham is this Spiral staircase hidden? Read More »
The 4950 Stowe Gardens
ainting Challenge continues with a painting of Columns on a Temple at Stowe Gardens.
4950 Painting Challenge is back! Number 20 Temple Columns Read More »
Painting Number 19 is an Arch Window. With this challenge I’m finding my interest waxes and wanes. This painting was a distinct interest painting. I found a good image to work on. Plus, whenever I hear the phrase Arch Window, I’m reminded of Children’s TV. As a child watching after school and later with my
Help I forgot! Correcting mistakes when Painting – 4950 -#19 The Arch Window Read More »
Doorknobs aren’t usually the subject of paintings. Part of a painting, yes, but not the main feature. Cartoons, yes. as the mouse, fleeing from the cat, draw a door knob so he can escape. But rarely are they the feature of your actual paintings. Number 18 of the 4950 Paintings sees me going back to
Reflecting on a humble Door knob. Read More »
