SuzyR
@szzee.bsky.social
Fair weather walker, film watcher, history fan, hobby crafter & cat lover - employed at University of Nottingham.
I've learnt so much this month with Martin Kinnear's oil painting programme. I tried an ebauche under-painting, a new 50:50 medium and colour mixing using black.
December 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I've learnt so much this month with Martin Kinnear's oil painting programme. I tried an ebauche under-painting, a new 50:50 medium and colour mixing using black.
Fantastic workshop by Wobbly Designs at the weekend - my first time doing lino cutting and printing since school. #crafting #linoprint
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fantastic workshop by Wobbly Designs at the weekend - my first time doing lino cutting and printing since school. #crafting #linoprint
Another fantastic workshop yesterday from Greta. It focused on animals in the landscape. I usually avoid painting living things in landscapes so it was fun to challenge myself. They both need more work but I'm making progress. gretavilidaite.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Another fantastic workshop yesterday from Greta. It focused on animals in the landscape. I usually avoid painting living things in landscapes so it was fun to challenge myself. They both need more work but I'm making progress. gretavilidaite.co.uk
Had a lovely day off this week at #ChatsworthHouse with artist Sue Nichols for her "capturing water with oils" workshop. #landscapepainting
November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Had a lovely day off this week at #ChatsworthHouse with artist Sue Nichols for her "capturing water with oils" workshop. #landscapepainting
I enjoyed the recent @royaldrawingschool.bsky.social Evening Life Drawing Contemporary Portrait zoom class. This was my first attempt at the task - loose watercolour portrait in under 5 minutes.
October 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I enjoyed the recent @royaldrawingschool.bsky.social Evening Life Drawing Contemporary Portrait zoom class. This was my first attempt at the task - loose watercolour portrait in under 5 minutes.
With so many amazing seaviews in Dorset I can't wait to get home to start capturing them in paint. #BeautifulDorset
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
With so many amazing seaviews in Dorset I can't wait to get home to start capturing them in paint. #BeautifulDorset
Inspired by all the amazing artists at #GouacheLive - I chose gouache to paint this Italian house from a trip back in 2017. It's a bit more complex than my usual landscape but I enjoyed the challenge.
August 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Inspired by all the amazing artists at #GouacheLive - I chose gouache to paint this Italian house from a trip back in 2017. It's a bit more complex than my usual landscape but I enjoyed the challenge.
I started to teach myself to paint with watercolour, then progressed to acrylics, discovering soft pastels along the way. I like them all but I think oils have won my heart. This is only my 4th ever attempt with oil paints (on paper) based on a holiday photo of Cyprus #landscapepainting #oilpaints
August 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I started to teach myself to paint with watercolour, then progressed to acrylics, discovering soft pastels along the way. I like them all but I think oils have won my heart. This is only my 4th ever attempt with oil paints (on paper) based on a holiday photo of Cyprus #landscapepainting #oilpaints
I'm very excited for #gouachelive in a couple of weeks so thought I better have a go at using the medium. Inspired by Jurassic Park this scene is from imagination. Can't wait to learn more about what gouache can do. #landscapepainting
August 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I'm very excited for #gouachelive in a couple of weeks so thought I better have a go at using the medium. Inspired by Jurassic Park this scene is from imagination. Can't wait to learn more about what gouache can do. #landscapepainting
First time painting with oils today - fab workshop by Greta Vilidaite, artist from Sheffield. Loved the experience but I'm not ready to give up acrylics just yet. #landscapepainting
August 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
First time painting with oils today - fab workshop by Greta Vilidaite, artist from Sheffield. Loved the experience but I'm not ready to give up acrylics just yet. #landscapepainting
Reflections on the canal at Hatton Locks yesterday. Pen, watercolour and soft pastels. #urbansketching
April 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Reflections on the canal at Hatton Locks yesterday. Pen, watercolour and soft pastels. #urbansketching
I've recently joined a soft pastel learning and support group. This is a quick mini picture on watercolour paper that I felt inspired to create from my imagination #softpastel #landscapepainting
April 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I've recently joined a soft pastel learning and support group. This is a quick mini picture on watercolour paper that I felt inspired to create from my imagination #softpastel #landscapepainting
Wow, what an amazing artist, just had to repost this.
New painting “Creek in Late Winter”, 16” x 20”, oil on cradled panel. #painting #oilpainting #gessobord #ampersandart #realismart #landscapepainting #tahoeartist
March 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Wow, what an amazing artist, just had to repost this.
Had a lovely break in Bridlington and spent every afternoon creating memories. Here's my take on the view from the cliffs painted in acrylic. #landscapepainting
March 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Had a lovely break in Bridlington and spent every afternoon creating memories. Here's my take on the view from the cliffs painted in acrylic. #landscapepainting
I attended a workshop this weekend to try mixed media #landscapepainting Storm over heather heathland was created with tape, paper, wool, fibres, acrylic and soft pastels.
February 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I attended a workshop this weekend to try mixed media #landscapepainting Storm over heather heathland was created with tape, paper, wool, fibres, acrylic and soft pastels.
I love these old buildings in the grounds of Elvaston Castle Derbyshire. #urbansketching
February 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I love these old buildings in the grounds of Elvaston Castle Derbyshire. #urbansketching
Browsing my photos for inspiration, I chose to sketch this view of St John's Tower at Bradgate Park Leics - taken on a visit in 2021. #urbansketching
February 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Browsing my photos for inspiration, I chose to sketch this view of St John's Tower at Bradgate Park Leics - taken on a visit in 2021. #urbansketching
I'm a complete newbie to #urbansketching, just testing my new pens with this local building. Lots of fun and lots to learn.
January 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I'm a complete newbie to #urbansketching, just testing my new pens with this local building. Lots of fun and lots to learn.
This enjoyable festive project is great for gifts - I wet felted over Greek Olive Oil soaps. Happy holidays.
December 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM
This enjoyable festive project is great for gifts - I wet felted over Greek Olive Oil soaps. Happy holidays.
I really enjoyed Cinderella the panto at Derby Arena today. Lots of local jokes and good all round fun - I'm now definitely in a festive mood. #panto
December 22, 2024 at 5:26 PM
I really enjoyed Cinderella the panto at Derby Arena today. Lots of local jokes and good all round fun - I'm now definitely in a festive mood. #panto
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December 22, 2024 at 12:50 PM
He's a quick little needle felted snowman I made in a couple of hours yesterday. The core is Jacob fleece that I purchased raw and hand washed. I was tempted to add arms but decided to keep things simple. #needlefelting #crafting #christmas
December 18, 2024 at 9:10 AM
He's a quick little needle felted snowman I made in a couple of hours yesterday. The core is Jacob fleece that I purchased raw and hand washed. I was tempted to add arms but decided to keep things simple. #needlefelting #crafting #christmas
Sewing has taken a back seat in my life as I've been painting & felting more, but this quilt is so lovely it reminds me of all those projects I have waiting in the fabric cupboard.
"Winter Inspiration" is FINISHED!!! 41 and 1/2 hours of work.
December 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Sewing has taken a back seat in my life as I've been painting & felting more, but this quilt is so lovely it reminds me of all those projects I have waiting in the fabric cupboard.
Finding lots of inspiration looking at art posted on here. Such amazing creators. This one caught my eye.
Detail “Chetola Lake Plein Air Festival” #watercolor #pleinair #landscapepainting #ncartist #weswaugh #watercolorwes #boonenc #blowingrocknc #chetola #americanjourneywatercolor
December 16, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Finding lots of inspiration looking at art posted on here. Such amazing creators. This one caught my eye.