Watercolours

I paint on 350 gsm cold pressed watercolour paper, after the painting is dry I press to make paper smooth again.
Gilding is with metal leaf finished with shellac varnish to avoid tarnishing.

Birds

Sea subjects and other

I paint my watercolours fast and loose using creative watercolour techniques to create an impression of the subject often combining inks and other media, I contrast this with areas of detail if the subject calls for it.
I teach these techniques in my classes.