Boxing day eve on the Levels.. Somerset at its best. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social Prelim sketch for a hare..probs a watercolour eventually.. a gift for a friend of the Mrs! May become a print series!

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social Feeling low,this morning so a restorative stormy amble around the local hill.. with a strategic pub stop! Sanity restored!

On reflection, I think this may actually be the most cringe single moment in the history of the world.

#artadventcalendar nos. 4&5 Yes-getting my act together at last! 2 new drypoint experiments. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Trying to catch up now that the calendar is clearing a bit.. so three oldies for days 1-3 of #artadventcalendar @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social Finally all the duties over.. so back to the green stuff! What a day yesterday. Plus I might get creating again. About time!

A favourite Quantock painting is off to a new wall!.. Quite sad to see this one go as it splits up the set.. but the new owner loves it! Prints are still available of course!!

Some works of art are humble to look at.. but this winter blues buster is ambrosia. Beck's dark chocolate and marmalade shortbread. This+ hot tea after 5 miles..top nosh @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social Been absent lately due to commitments..some good, some not so.. on the plus side. These bad boys just gone up in Shepton. Fingers crossed for a sale!

As requested ( by someone...sorry, not sure who..🤣).. some stages in the painting of my latest Dorset Holloway scene. #painting #landscape #Somerset #Dorset #trees #art

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social Therapeutic.. Three days, . With a walking break and a field trip in between. Dorset Holloway

Good therapy. Throw yourself into an insanely complicated tree painting.. Today's progress! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Latest painting A Dorset Holloway. An old and very dear friend of mine died today, so this is dedicated to him. Walk easy mate.

Something a little different. Clay Fly agaric to celebrate the coming of fungi season! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Experimenting with intaglio printing. V.much at the beginner stage. Here's some results...some monochrome, some tinted. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social ..busy cramming in the paracetamol as some American expert says it might make me more "artistic"!🤣 Post wedding amble!

It's blurry but there's no doubt what it is! White tailed eagle over Chew Valley ( in torrential rain!) this pm. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social Results of my Shepton Walks doodling walk yesterday All the doodles seemed pleased

Rainy day doodles. 3 tinted monotypes of Furze Knoll. To pass a bored hour or two.. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Multidoodle for my daughters wedding.. venue, with gaps for people to sign. Exciting times!

Open day at Somerset Earth Sci centre yesterday..another doodle... @saocousins.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Another doodle for Somerset Earth Science centre. I'm at their open day tomorrow doing doodling with kids( or anyone else!) This one is Meganeura.. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social

Bit of a change..couple of prehistoric doodles for the Mendip Earth Science centre open day.. @saocousins.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Rocks on the Exmoor Coastal.. quick doodle @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Three fab days at Porlock.. big walks over Selworthy, Corner Woods and Hawkridge.. but the highlight was the Sunset from Porlock Weir. Stunning. @holnicotenh.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Bodiam Castle.. Quick doodle ( ahem!) from our visit three weeks ago. What a place! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Bloomin' hot at Ham Wall. Had to cut Wednesday's visit short, but worth it! Beardies!!!.. and a Comma and dust bathing wrens! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

@drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social Something different.. Oligokyphus.. dicynodont from the Mendip Jurassic.. for the nice folk at #SomersetEarthScience centre

Final doodle for the Wells exhibition.. the 14th C clock at Wells Cathedral. This made my eyes ache! @saocousins.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Three doodles of statues,on the tower of Wells,Cathedral for an exhibition with Shepton Artists at Wells Museum next week. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

A few snaps from our cottage garden in Rye last night. Lovely spot. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social

.. another day, another outing.. Dungeness/ Camber.. Avocets, big skies and the March of the pylons! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social

1/ Exploring East Sussex.. RyeHarbour in tropical heat!. Great place with loads of birds!! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Woo!.. hot!..too hot for big strolls so a three mile bimble around the back of the house accompanied by buzzards, chiffchaff & kites That'll do nicely @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social

Tinted doodle ( another one!) Of Glasto Abbey ruins. Dangerously close to the stuff seen in Glasto stores! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Doodle of Catcott Lows, Somerset Levels started in the hide, finished while watching the footy. A memory of a lovely visit by @drrjwarren.bsky.social yesterday

A few snaps from Ham Wall and Catcott reserves yesterday after a super outing with @drrjwarren.bsky.social .. finally getting to meet up! Not many bird-photo opportunitie but some superb hobby action, marsh harriers and blackcaps .. but mostly great company and chat!

@drrjwarren.bsky.social .. A few snaps from Sherborne country fair yesterday. Chilly and a tad damp. Hope the weather's better for you!

At last, something to smile about. I shall be off to the Moor ASAP. BBC News - Supreme Court backs wild camping on Dartmoor www.bbc.com/news/article...

Deatail from the previous shot.. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Went back to where I found the plant fossils the other day & found the lump they came from. Rescued!!.. Amazing: these leaves haven't photosynthesised for 320 million yrs! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Some fossil plants from the Somerset coalfield found on a 10 miler around Radstock today. Lovely! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

A rew more shots from the Levels. Enjoying the new toy! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Lucky to spot a tree creeper feeding its,young at Catcott today.. more practise on the new camera @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

Some colourful visitors in the garden this morning. Getting the hang of the new camera! @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social

@wendybm.bsky.social .. you were there! Thanks for turning up.. lovely to meet you and a great chat! Here's my abstract air brush doodles I was going on about. I like them ..but I need to add something.. not sure what.

Here's the reason I haven't been on here for the last couple of days.. latest exhibition going up in Sheptn.. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Four quick snaps with the new camera..out on the Levels yesterday. @drrjwarren.bsky.social @saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @jayjewels70.bsky.social @artistsarahjh.bsky.social

Stopped for a refreshers the George .. lovely pub.. the new toy has WiFi.. so here's some snaps from my very hot stroll.