Watercolours

Róisín Curé sketches what she sees, wherever she is, from the mundane to the magnificent, and everything in between. With her ears and eyes open, she immerses herself in the urban scene and creates a snippet of the world around her in words and pictures, with nothing more hi-tech than a fountain pen and a small box of watercolours. The bustling, busy city of Dublin is captured here in all its grit and glory, through its buildings and people along with conversations with its inhabitants. You won’t find these stories in any guidebook, as they ebbed and flowed like the ink and paint used to create this very intimate portrait of Dublin and its people. And in this perfect coffee-table book, Roisin Cure has done just that. Whether the genteel grandeur of Merrion Square or the raw vibrancy of Moore Street, Curé has it covered. With more than 100 lively new artworks, Dublin: Sketches and Stories is a joyous snapshot of the beating heart of the Fair City.

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Giraffe Stationary
Perfect for Giraffe Lovers who need to get organised!

A beautifully illustrated colourful Giraffe to do book, with inspirational message. The to do book forms part of a collection of artistic products by Unique Originals By Bex.
The to do book consists of 120 pages with space to write your to do list and tick off your tasks as you complete them.
Each page features the beautiful giraffe artwork from the front of the book.
Perfect for getting organised at home, work or school.

This to do book is also perfect for gift giving! It makes a great present for anyone who loves giraffes and needs to organise themselves – great for birthdays, Christmas, or any other occasion.

YOUR TO BO BOOK WILL INCLUDE:
120 pages with space to write the date, tasks and tick off tasks once complete, each featuring the giraffe artwork from the front of the book
6 x 9 inch handy side
Lovely soft matt finished cover

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This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-length critical study to focus on the watercolours of multitalented British artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903–1942). Adopting the wide-ranging approach familiar to readers of his previous books on the artist, author James Russell explores the evolution of a remarkable talent.

An introductory section offers an intimate portrait of Ravilious, an artist for whom personal relationships, particularly with women, were paramount. It goes on to describe the extraordinary achievements of an all-too-brief career, drawing on new research to seek out artistic influences and examine Ravilious’s relationships with fellow-artists, as well as the development of his mark making.

There follows the most comprehensive display of Ravilious watercolours yet assembled. Some have never been published, while others are familiar and well loved. Many are explored in short accompanying essays, some with full-bleed images that show details of paintings at full size. These texts are designed to entertain and enlighten, looking at composition, technique, influence and inspiration, or discussing the significance of particular subjects and the people behind the scenes.

This is the definitive guide to the luminous, evocative and timeless watercolours of Eric Ravilious, an artist now regarded as one of the finest of the twentieth century.

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