Monthly Archives: March 2013

Bird flying high

Posted on March 19, 2013 by thegrandtour1

Today I spent a few hours working on a watercolour, I think it looks rather pretty. I am making another and plan to marble over the top of it. With this method you never know how the painting will turn … Continue reading →

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Alfresco on the Jumbo

Posted on March 17, 2013 by thegrandtour1

I have been out again, galavanting around Hong Kong but still on the water. It is true but embarrassing to say that after 27yrs here I have never been to the famous Floating Jumbo restaurant. We had reservations for the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk trip

Posted on March 17, 2013 by thegrandtour1

I just love to be out on the water and yesterday I was luckily invited out on a junk trip. For those that don’t know, a Junk is a Chinese wooden vessel. It is used for fishing and is unusual … Continue reading →

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Tree art

Posted on March 14, 2013 by thegrandtour1

I painted a small piece of art from a much larger painting that I took a photo of at the Kempinski hotel, Bangkok last year. I used the beautiful ink pens I bought in Ginza, Japan. They give great precision … Continue reading →

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Tea & Art heal everything!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by thegrandtour1

A small piece of art that I made last night while being totally alone for the first time in a couple of months. My art supplies have been boxed up and untouched since Christmas, but yesterday I woke up and … Continue reading →

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Comforting carbs.

Posted on March 10, 2013 by thegrandtour1

When you are feeling gloomy there can be nothing more comforting than a lot of carbs and a bit of cream and spice to give the spirits a lift. My lunch companion was short on time as he had to … Continue reading →

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