Land Rover a timeless icon in watercolour by Art Marco. The vehicle in the painting resembles the Land Rover Defender, a direct descendant of those early models. With its iconic boxy silhouette, upright stance, and rugged functionality, the Defender carried forward the DNA of the original Series I, II, and III models. The Defender became more than just a farm vehicle—it became a global workhorse. From traversing the African savannah to climbing the Scottish Highlands, it p

An in-depth look at painting the old wreck at Dell Quay, Chichester: process, materials, challenges & beautiful photography in watercolour.

Learn to paint a watercolor landscape with this step-by-step guide. Discover washes, composition tips, and how to create an Alicante rooftop

I wrote recently, 5th February, about my aborted visit to Croft Castle when I was beaten by the weather and unable to finish the plain air watercolour. In fact I only got to the sketching stage, what a whimp !! . Here is a small vignette of where I left off, vowing to return to complete the project. Well if you have been enduring the last five days of weather, you will know that the chances of producing anything in the outdoors, especially a water colour would be a pipe dream

Thinking of plein air painting ? Think again. Pick your location and go prepared. I didn't

A traditionally farmed estate run by the National Trust the Brockhampton medieval manor house is an ideal place to visit for inspiration.