samcannonart
@samcannonart.bsky.social
Artist, illustrator, donkey wrangler (and wrangled by donkeys)
www.samcannonart.co.uk
Watercolours, colour pencils.
https://linktr.ee/samcannonart
www.samcannonart.co.uk
Watercolours, colour pencils.
https://linktr.ee/samcannonart
New work - not quite finished but soon.
With words by Louisa May Alcott.
I love greens, purples and whites together.
Roll on bluebells, stitchwort and spring.
With words by Louisa May Alcott.
I love greens, purples and whites together.
Roll on bluebells, stitchwort and spring.
February 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM
New work - not quite finished but soon.
With words by Louisa May Alcott.
I love greens, purples and whites together.
Roll on bluebells, stitchwort and spring.
With words by Louisa May Alcott.
I love greens, purples and whites together.
Roll on bluebells, stitchwort and spring.
I've not been on here much this week. A long, stressful week.
But in that time I've seen so many signs of Spring arriving. Including a huge Blackthorn tree in full bloom.
It is coming. And I love it.
But in that time I've seen so many signs of Spring arriving. Including a huge Blackthorn tree in full bloom.
It is coming. And I love it.
February 14, 2026 at 8:17 AM
I've not been on here much this week. A long, stressful week.
But in that time I've seen so many signs of Spring arriving. Including a huge Blackthorn tree in full bloom.
It is coming. And I love it.
But in that time I've seen so many signs of Spring arriving. Including a huge Blackthorn tree in full bloom.
It is coming. And I love it.
February 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Four of my 'deep peace' paintings.
The animals are painted in watercolours.
The gold is Schmincke Aqua Bronze. This can be tricky to work with but really elevates everything.
Words from the Gaelic Blessing.
The animals are painted in watercolours.
The gold is Schmincke Aqua Bronze. This can be tricky to work with but really elevates everything.
Words from the Gaelic Blessing.
February 5, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Four of my 'deep peace' paintings.
The animals are painted in watercolours.
The gold is Schmincke Aqua Bronze. This can be tricky to work with but really elevates everything.
Words from the Gaelic Blessing.
The animals are painted in watercolours.
The gold is Schmincke Aqua Bronze. This can be tricky to work with but really elevates everything.
Words from the Gaelic Blessing.
Shakespeare, as ever, saying exactly what is important to me.
Let's go hand in hand, not one before the other.
I would add to that, let's raise others up. Let's support our friends. #womensart
Let's go hand in hand, not one before the other.
I would add to that, let's raise others up. Let's support our friends. #womensart
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Shakespeare, as ever, saying exactly what is important to me.
Let's go hand in hand, not one before the other.
I would add to that, let's raise others up. Let's support our friends. #womensart
Let's go hand in hand, not one before the other.
I would add to that, let's raise others up. Let's support our friends. #womensart
I've not seen a Bullfinch here for ages.
But the buds are on the fruit trees and my hopes are high that they may just come and feed here again soon.
But the buds are on the fruit trees and my hopes are high that they may just come and feed here again soon.
January 31, 2026 at 8:22 AM
I've not seen a Bullfinch here for ages.
But the buds are on the fruit trees and my hopes are high that they may just come and feed here again soon.
But the buds are on the fruit trees and my hopes are high that they may just come and feed here again soon.
I've just had these two pictures made into greetings cards.
2026 Full Moons is code number SQ-240
Friendship is a sheltering tree is code number SQ-241
"Youth and Age" is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
#womensart
2026 Full Moons is code number SQ-240
Friendship is a sheltering tree is code number SQ-241
"Youth and Age" is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
#womensart
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I've just had these two pictures made into greetings cards.
2026 Full Moons is code number SQ-240
Friendship is a sheltering tree is code number SQ-241
"Youth and Age" is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
#womensart
2026 Full Moons is code number SQ-240
Friendship is a sheltering tree is code number SQ-241
"Youth and Age" is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
#womensart
Foxes and swallows.
A watercolour painting finished on Saturday night. And I hope, a new Mother's Day card for March.
A vixen does incredible work. Somehow feeding and coping with these scallywags.
So few make it through their first year. She is amazing to me.
#womensart
A watercolour painting finished on Saturday night. And I hope, a new Mother's Day card for March.
A vixen does incredible work. Somehow feeding and coping with these scallywags.
So few make it through their first year. She is amazing to me.
#womensart
January 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Foxes and swallows.
A watercolour painting finished on Saturday night. And I hope, a new Mother's Day card for March.
A vixen does incredible work. Somehow feeding and coping with these scallywags.
So few make it through their first year. She is amazing to me.
#womensart
A watercolour painting finished on Saturday night. And I hope, a new Mother's Day card for March.
A vixen does incredible work. Somehow feeding and coping with these scallywags.
So few make it through their first year. She is amazing to me.
#womensart
With words from either Alice in Wonderland or an Alice related production. But not mine!
'This is my dream. I'll decide where to go from here.'
Watercolours on watercolour paper. #womensart
'This is my dream. I'll decide where to go from here.'
Watercolours on watercolour paper. #womensart
January 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
With words from either Alice in Wonderland or an Alice related production. But not mine!
'This is my dream. I'll decide where to go from here.'
Watercolours on watercolour paper. #womensart
'This is my dream. I'll decide where to go from here.'
Watercolours on watercolour paper. #womensart
“I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses.
I too have been covered with thorns.” Rumi
And I love these words. Love the thought animals co-existing together. Also love weaving ferns into my paintings.
#womensart
I too have been covered with thorns.” Rumi
And I love these words. Love the thought animals co-existing together. Also love weaving ferns into my paintings.
#womensart
January 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM
“I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses.
I too have been covered with thorns.” Rumi
And I love these words. Love the thought animals co-existing together. Also love weaving ferns into my paintings.
#womensart
I too have been covered with thorns.” Rumi
And I love these words. Love the thought animals co-existing together. Also love weaving ferns into my paintings.
#womensart
A little step may be the beginning of a great journey.
Author unknown.
And a reminder that spring and flowers are closer than they have been every single day.
#womensart
Author unknown.
And a reminder that spring and flowers are closer than they have been every single day.
#womensart
January 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A little step may be the beginning of a great journey.
Author unknown.
And a reminder that spring and flowers are closer than they have been every single day.
#womensart
Author unknown.
And a reminder that spring and flowers are closer than they have been every single day.
#womensart
This was a first for me in 2025.
Dedicating 7 months of time, research, painting to illustrate this Almanac by Lia ❤️
Dedicating 7 months of time, research, painting to illustrate this Almanac by Lia ❤️
January 4, 2026 at 9:46 AM
This was a first for me in 2025.
Dedicating 7 months of time, research, painting to illustrate this Almanac by Lia ❤️
Dedicating 7 months of time, research, painting to illustrate this Almanac by Lia ❤️
I've never owned a grey horse. But did fall in love with one once.
The temptation is to describe them as white. But if you paint or draw one, you understand better why they are called grey.
Also if you've brushed one after they've rolled.....
The temptation is to describe them as white. But if you paint or draw one, you understand better why they are called grey.
Also if you've brushed one after they've rolled.....
January 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I've never owned a grey horse. But did fall in love with one once.
The temptation is to describe them as white. But if you paint or draw one, you understand better why they are called grey.
Also if you've brushed one after they've rolled.....
The temptation is to describe them as white. But if you paint or draw one, you understand better why they are called grey.
Also if you've brushed one after they've rolled.....
Never one to love a NYE celebration - I'm instead off to cuddle my hot water bottle and have a good sleep.
And dream a little of the full moons we'll see in 2026 - including the extra one in May.
Thank you for all your support here in these blue skies.
And dream a little of the full moons we'll see in 2026 - including the extra one in May.
Thank you for all your support here in these blue skies.
December 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Never one to love a NYE celebration - I'm instead off to cuddle my hot water bottle and have a good sleep.
And dream a little of the full moons we'll see in 2026 - including the extra one in May.
Thank you for all your support here in these blue skies.
And dream a little of the full moons we'll see in 2026 - including the extra one in May.
Thank you for all your support here in these blue skies.
And sometimes against all odds, against all logic, we still hope.
Author unknown
Painted in watercolours. #womensart
Author unknown
Painted in watercolours. #womensart
December 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
And sometimes against all odds, against all logic, we still hope.
Author unknown
Painted in watercolours. #womensart
Author unknown
Painted in watercolours. #womensart
Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
This can be such a hard time of year.
A huge hug to you if you need it, whatever the reason.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
This can be such a hard time of year.
A huge hug to you if you need it, whatever the reason.
December 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
This can be such a hard time of year.
A huge hug to you if you need it, whatever the reason.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
This can be such a hard time of year.
A huge hug to you if you need it, whatever the reason.
I HEARD A BIRD SING BY OLIVER HERFORD
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. “We are nearer to Spring Than we are in September,” I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. “We are nearer to Spring Than we are in September,” I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
December 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I HEARD A BIRD SING BY OLIVER HERFORD
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. “We are nearer to Spring Than we are in September,” I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. “We are nearer to Spring Than we are in September,” I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
With words attributed to Victor Hugo.
The sun will rise, the days will get longer, the light will return.
I LOVE the winter solstice - the summer solstice fills me with sadness. The Winter solstice fills me with hope.
The sun will rise, the days will get longer, the light will return.
I LOVE the winter solstice - the summer solstice fills me with sadness. The Winter solstice fills me with hope.
December 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
With words attributed to Victor Hugo.
The sun will rise, the days will get longer, the light will return.
I LOVE the winter solstice - the summer solstice fills me with sadness. The Winter solstice fills me with hope.
The sun will rise, the days will get longer, the light will return.
I LOVE the winter solstice - the summer solstice fills me with sadness. The Winter solstice fills me with hope.
Hello grey December day with very little light and heavy rain forecast.
I offer you sunflowers instead.
And may you return to my world very soon.
I offer you sunflowers instead.
And may you return to my world very soon.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hello grey December day with very little light and heavy rain forecast.
I offer you sunflowers instead.
And may you return to my world very soon.
I offer you sunflowers instead.
And may you return to my world very soon.
Art is very important to me.
But it’s not everything.
Other things are way more important.
This boy is one of those things.
Timeline cleanse. Love.
But it’s not everything.
Other things are way more important.
This boy is one of those things.
Timeline cleanse. Love.
December 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Art is very important to me.
But it’s not everything.
Other things are way more important.
This boy is one of those things.
Timeline cleanse. Love.
But it’s not everything.
Other things are way more important.
This boy is one of those things.
Timeline cleanse. Love.
Some bright reds and oranges today.
I hope they light up your timeline with some colour and love.
I hope they light up your timeline with some colour and love.
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Some bright reds and oranges today.
I hope they light up your timeline with some colour and love.
I hope they light up your timeline with some colour and love.
Life is a balance between holding on and letting go. Rumi
And another of my paintings where as a lifetime dog owner who has never had a cat, I put myself through the ringer hoping I'd captured the essence of a cat and not just a painting of one.
It's one of my cards.....
And another of my paintings where as a lifetime dog owner who has never had a cat, I put myself through the ringer hoping I'd captured the essence of a cat and not just a painting of one.
It's one of my cards.....
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Life is a balance between holding on and letting go. Rumi
And another of my paintings where as a lifetime dog owner who has never had a cat, I put myself through the ringer hoping I'd captured the essence of a cat and not just a painting of one.
It's one of my cards.....
And another of my paintings where as a lifetime dog owner who has never had a cat, I put myself through the ringer hoping I'd captured the essence of a cat and not just a painting of one.
It's one of my cards.....
From a few years ago. I hope you like it ❤️🦉
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
From a few years ago. I hope you like it ❤️🦉
Before things go to their new homes, I do a little farewell film. #watercolour #womensart
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Before things go to their new homes, I do a little farewell film. #watercolour #womensart
My 2026 calendars. I hope you like them ❤️
November 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
My 2026 calendars. I hope you like them ❤️