Above: 'Surfing the Wind' watercolour on paper, 12.5 x 18cm (unframed) 2025.
I am pleased to have donated a small watercolour 'Surfing the wind' to the Royal Watercolour Society's annual fundraising auction 'Be Part of Art 5'.
There's a wonderful range of artwork in the auction donated by RWS members and special guests. And, as with the Royal Watercolour Society's previous auctions, "this will be a rare chance to buy RWS artworks at very special prices."*
Bidding in the online auction will run from 12pm on Thursday 12 November until 8pm on Sunday 15 November 2026
Take a sneak peak at the auction on Galabid here. Bid on my watercolour 'Surfing the wind' here.
To place a bid you must be registered with Galabid.
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* Source: https://www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk/exhibitions/111-be-part-of-art-5-online-art-auction-raising-funds-for-the-rws/overview/ accessed 8.11.26
Above: DETAIL from 'Surfing the Wind' watercolour on paper, 12.5 x 18cm (unframed) 2025.
'Surfing the wind' was made looking out of my studio window during rough weather, I loved looking closely at the interaction between the buildings under construction, the cranes teetering precariously in the wind and the racing clouds above.
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Above: DETAIL from 'Surfing the Wind' watercolour on paper, 12.5 x 18cm (unframed) 2025.
The sky was entirely in flux, with rain drops, birds and clouds swirling together. The birds seemed to surf the wind, appearing to harness its strength for their flights above the city.
Bidding in the online auction will run from 12pm on Thursday 12 November until 8pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.
You can take a look at the auction on Galabid here and bid on my watercolour 'Surfing the wind' here.
I hope you enjoy browsing the auction!