Cutting the Reeds for Thatching by Paul (Dixie) Dean

Going straight in with the brush is a great way to start with watercolour Paul, at least I find it so. Often I don’t even put a pencil line in for the horizon! Love the history info you give with most of your work, it sets the scene for you lovely paintings.

A lovely interesting rural scene, Paul and a splendid windmill!

Love this interesting painting with such a great story behind it Paul and your painting has a lovely sense of depth and distance.

I agree with Fiona, and another really interesting painting Paul

Fiona, Anne , Carole and Heather thank you for the kind comments.

Interesting Paul with the windmill.

Great painting Paul.

Nicely done Paul.

Interesting scene and explanation Paul.

I like this very much , super work Paul. !

Yes, interesting history as well as a lovely painting Paul. An attractive loose style.

I don’t think I’d be able to manage a painting like this without a few pencil lines Paul. Lovely work

Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Frank I struggled as I’m used to a basic sketch to keep me focused, but it was very helpful and I will think of more , I did a train one that’s on the forum in the Daily sketch thread .

A super representation of rural Norfolk Paul…

Thank you Alan I appreciate your comment.

Cleverly done just with paintbrush Paul, great detail too from imagination.

Thank you Carole.

A brave move at A3 size without drawing. The mill sails read particularly well.

Really lovely painting. Love the windmill, great sense of depth in the painting

Thank you David and Romila .