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Watercolour of colourful tulips.

For my 40th birthday I was given the most beautiful bunch of flowers which I spent hours photographing but never got around to painting...... until now! The original work measures 15" x 11", watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper.

I love the way light transforms flowers! Viewed from below, these poppies became wonderful lampshades, filtering the light. Watercolour on 140lb Artistico extra white, the original work measures 14" x 10"

Oriental poppies burst open, discarding their hairy hats in the sun and revealing papery red petals. Painted in watercolours on Fabriano Artistico extra white watercolour paper, the original work measures 15" x 11"

Oriental poppies in brilliant sunlight. Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 140lb rough paper, the original work measures 15" x 11"

I just went mad with every shade of red and pink on my palette to give this watercolour the impact I wanted! The original work measures 15" x 11" and is painted on Fabriano Artistico extra white watercolour paper using artists quality watercolour paints. I was awarded SAA Amateur Artist of the Year 2012 for this painting.

The beautiful spring show of magnolia stellata is a delight to behold! The original work measures 15" x 11" and is painted in Watercolours on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper.

I'm in poppy mode! My garden has treated me to waves of gorgeous red poppies over the last few weeks, it would be rude not to paint them! With all the parties going on in the UK this weekend for the Diamond Jubilee I was inspired to name it Fiesta. Watercolours on Fabriano Artistico extra white HP paper. The original painting measures 15" x 11"

Sweet peas set against the pond in this small watercolour on Artistico hot pressed paper make an interesting combination of colour and texture. The original work measures 7" x 7"

We've had snow and freezing temperatures for the last week, and I've been dreaming of spring flowers. I was going to do more work to this but friends love it just as it is, so it's done! Watercolour on 140lb Artistico extra white CP

A single pink echinacea flower painted in watercolour on a white background.... simple and elegant. The original work measures 5.5" x 7.5" and is painted on Fabriano Artistico paper.

My favourite time of year brings tulips, the most colourful and cheerful of all the spring flowers. Watercolours on paper, the original work measures 15" x 11"

I'm still slightly obsessed with poppies and finding ways to paint them. Watercolours on Artistico extra white paper, the original work measures 7.5" x 7.5" Featured in: Painters Academics Painters Universe Blooms (all seasons) Creative, Talented & Unknown Painted Florals

Another in my series of small format, square floral watercolours. The original measures 7" x 7" and is painted in pure watercolours on Artistico hot pressed paper.

I played with line, texture and negative painting to create this watercolour of white and pink foxgloves. The original work measures 11" x 15" and is painted on 300gsm Artistico extra white watercolour paper.

Stunning dark bearded irises steal the show in my garden, putting on a beautiful display in May. Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper, the original work measures 15" x 11"

Stars of the autumn garden, deep pink anemone flowers painted in watercolours in a small format. The original work measures 7.5" x 7.25" and is pure watercolour on Artistico extra white paper.

A vibrant, contemporary watercolour of red rambling roses against a white background. The original work measures 9.5" x 9.5" and is painted on Artistico extra white watercolour paper.

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Lilac iris in the sun, painted in watercolours on paper. The original work measures approximately 7.5" square.

Tulips dance, contorting petals twisting into elegant poses before finally drooping, their last dance complete. Watercolours on paper, the original work measures 14" x 11"

My third in what is becoming an obsession with these delicate flowers! Watercolours on Artistico extra white CP, the original work measures 10" x 7"

Thinking ahead to January, when the snowdrops push through the blanket of white snow. Another in my series of small format, affordable watercolours, 5.5" x 7.5", watercolour on Artistico extra white.

Clematis "The President"... I must have been inspired by all the talk of the US Presidential election! Watercolours on Artistico extra white paper, the original work measures 11" x 15"

Lacecap hydrangeas, painted from life in watercolours on hot pressed Fabriano Artistico paper. The original work measures 20" x 15"

A pale peach rose, painted with watercolours..... what more can I say? Original work measures 15" x 11"

Sweet peas backlit by the sun. This painting is featured in the book "Compendium of Watercolour Techniques - 200 Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets" by Robin Berry ISBN 978-1-84448-771-4 Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper.

This fabulous iris is in my pond and I look forward to its appearance every year. I went a bit mad with colour in the background but I think it works really well! Watercolours on Artistico extra white CP, the original work measures 13" x 10".

The deepest blue delphinium flowers, like little jewels in the summer garden. The original work measures 7.25" x 7.5" and is painted on Fabriano Artistico extra white watercolour paper.

Three glorious yellow sunflowers in a simple arrangement. Painted from life in watercolours on Artistico extra white CP paper, the original work measures 15" x 11".

A watercolour of a delicate lilac bearded iris in a small, square format. The original work measures 7.5" square and is painted in watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper.

The epitome of cottage garden flowers..... hollyhocks in the sun. The original work measures 11" x 15" and is painted in watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper.

A glorious yellow sunflower turns it's face to the sun. The original painting measures 22" x 16" and is painted with watercolours on 300gsm Fabriano Artistico extra white, cold pressed watercolour paper.

Huge white daisies in summer. Watercolors (I use a mixture of M Graham, W&N, Daler Rowney and Schmincke) on Fabriano Artistico extra white CP 140lb paper.

Delicate pinks, mauves and blues make this hydrangea a very welcome sight in my garden every summer. Watercolours on Whatman paper, the original work measures 15" x 11"

My favourite bearded irises, but I have no idea what this particular variety is called, so they're known as the floozies since my friend first saw the flowers and said "that's not a flower, it's a floozy!" They remind me of can can dancers, with their frilled skirts and fancy headdresses. Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico extra white paper, the original work measures 15" x 22"