Wildflowers and Blue Skies

I’ve been looking for somewhere to sketch and paint and discovered a derelict area of Toxteth in Liverpool. I’m not too sure what the developers’ plans are but this a fantastic area and I’ve driven here to sketch on more than one occasion. Surprising what you see – such as this amazing plot of wildflowers running riot and a blaze of colour against the bluest of summer skies.

Just around the corner is Jermyn Street – I think. Certainly not the Jermyn Street renowned for fine tailoring in London. I only had time for a hasty sketch this morning as I needed to get back to check in on my new chocolate labrador, Henry. But expect many more posts of photographs, sketches and paintings in due course. Here it is below, a curious blend of boarded up properties and hippy havens.

 

Hot Baltic

Liverpool’s Baltic Creative Quarter was sizzling late this afternoon with bright blue skies and not a cloud in sight.

Like the way the sharp steel and bright red contrast with the deep blue in the sky behind.

And following hot on the heels of my Northern Quarter posts, Liverpool’s Baltic Creative Quarter seems to have taken to decorating it’s bollards with bright colours.

And here’s a find. A new venue – best way of describing Camp and Furnace – a whole new experience in eating. drink and even rooftop sunbathing. Not to mention their caravan themed hotel – all lurking behind this unassuming exterior. Also a venue for Art and Photography exhibitions. And they even brew their own real ale – Brown Bear! For those of you interested, here’s a link to Camp and Furnace  – http://www.campandfurnace.com/