Most recent painting

Most recent drawing

a pencil drawing of a baby elephant called Emily Kate

Watercolours for Beginners

With the intention of encouraging others to have a go,
this site is for beginners, by a beginner.

Now with a brand new Beginners Forum

Watercolours

A couple of years ago, in my mid fifties, I tried my hand at watercolours. My initial efforts were awful but I enjoyed the painting. Though I will never be an artist, I want to share my experience in the hope of encouraging others to "have a go", as I did.

History of Northampton

A brief history of my hometown, Northampton, illustrated by my own watercolours. I will add more history as I produce my pictures.

Todays Haiku by Jill Henderson-Long

Sitting by the door
I anticipate summer
as springtime blossoms.

Fishes Interviews

A good friend is running a series of interviews with web site builders and designers. I am honoured to have been her first victim and found it to be a most enjoyable experience.
Why 'Fishes'? You'll have to read the interview to find out.

Photographs

Have-a-go!!!

For all of you who have ever considered having a go at watercolours, these pages are dedicated to displaying some of my complete disasters, in the hope that you will feel less intimidated by your own mistakes.

Pencil Drawing

I am trying my hand at Pencil Drawing, and display some of my drawings inside. In many ways I find pencil drawings as rewarding as painting in colour.

Poems and Stories

A few poems that have special meaning to me and a couple of personal stories as well as some inspiring ones I have found.

MY BLOG

I've been reluctant to create a blog because I'm not sure how interesting I can make one. However, I've finally decided to give it a go and see how I get on.
Check it out!!!

Orchestra for Children

My small site dedicated to introducing children to the instruments of the Orchestra. An interactive 'book' portraying the main instruments as 'characters'.

More than just a game

During a recent game of Draughts with my Father I saw life's turning tide. It stirred me to attempt to capture that moment in prose.

Beginners read this

I genuinely want to encourage you to have-a-go with watercolours. Why not join my new Forum. We are all novices and doing our best to support and help each other. You'll be made very welcome. View these current topics now.

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Llamas in the mist

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Pastel pony

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Intimidation!

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Good Morning or Good Night!

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Beginners

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01 July 2009 07:05 PM

back to class

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30 June 2009 10:33 PM

I see we have a new member

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Tamworth, Australia

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30 June 2009 02:25 AM

New FORUM for Beginners

Finally, following many requests from my visitors, I have added a Forum to my site

A forum for beginners, by beginners - Join us now

The personal web pages of John W. Johnston of Northampton, England
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With the intention of encouraging others to have a go,this site is for beginners, by a beginner.

Now with a brand new Beginners Forum

A couple of years ago, in my mid fifties, I tried my hand at watercolours. My initial efforts were awful but I enjoyed the painting. Though I will never be an artist, I want to share my experience in the hope of encouraging others to "have a go", as I did.

A brief history of my hometown, Northampton, illustrated by my own watercolours. I will add more history as I produce my pictures.

A good friend is running a series of interviews with web site builders and designers. I am honoured to have been her first victim and found it to be a most enjoyable experience.Why 'Fishes'? You'll have to read the interview to find out.

For all of you who have ever considered having a go at watercolours, these pages are dedicated to displaying some of my complete disasters, in the hope that you will feel less intimidated by your own mistakes.

I am trying my hand at Pencil Drawing, and display some of my drawings inside. In many ways I find pencil drawings as rewarding as painting in colour.

A few poems that have special meaning to me and a couple of personal stories as well as some inspiring ones I have found.

I've been reluctant to create a blog because I'm not sure how interesting I can make one. However, I've finally decided to give it a go and see how I get on. Check it out!!!

My small site dedicated to introducing children to the instruments of the Orchestra. An interactive 'book' portraying the main instruments as 'characters'.

During a recent game of Draughts with my Father I saw life's turning tide. It stirred me to attempt to capture that moment in prose.

I genuinely want to encourage you to have-a-go with watercolours. Why not join my new Forum. We are all novices and doing our best to support and help each other. You'll be made very welcome. View these current topics now.

With the intention of encouraging others to have a go,
this site is for beginners, by a beginner.

A good friend is running a series of interviews with web site builders and designers. I am honoured to have been her first victim and found it to be a most enjoyable experience.
Why 'Fishes'? You'll have to read the interview to find out.

I've been reluctant to create a blog because I'm not sure how interesting I can make one. However, I've finally decided to give it a go and see how I get on.
Check it out!!!