Further development with the Schminke Aqua Drop paints. Such rich colours! I apply them to damp watercolour paper and then … More
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Tour de France 2014: Stage 15 – Tallard to Nîmes
Bonjour! Stage15 was a long stage leaving the Alps and heading through the south of France towards the Pyrenees. The … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 14 – Grenoble to Risoul
Bonjour! Stage14 continued in the Alps in a hard day’s climbing and an engrossing day’s racing. The skies promised rain but … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 13 – Saint-Étienne to Chamrousse
Bonjour! Stage13 arrived in the Alps and passed through the city of Grenoble. Spectacular scenery, including the still snowy and … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 12 – Bourg-en-Bresse to Saint-Étienne
Bonjour! Stage12 continued the theme begun on Stage 11, hot sunshine, rolling countryside and beautiful chateaux. The announcement came that Andrew … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 10 – Mulhouse to La Planche des Belles Filles
Bonjour! Stage10, was absolutely amazing. Riders toiling into the mountains through sunshine, rain and fog for over 4 hours – … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 9 – Gérardmer to Mulhouse
Bonjour! Stage 9 was another exciting day, with sunshine, showers, arduous climbs and fast descents. It was also a tale of … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 8 – Tomblaine to Gérardmer La Mauselaine
Bonjour! Stage 8 saw the first climbing section in France. Another mixed day of weather, the stage starting in good … More
Tour de France 2014: Stage 7 – Épernay to Nancy
Bonjour! Stage 7 is one of the longest stages on this year’s Tour but passed through some lovely towns and … More
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