King of the Castle, Conisbrough by Martin S Taylor

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I should add that he is protected from humans by a pane of glass behind him in the upper reaches of the keep

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sun 26 Jul 17:39:38

Good detail on the kestrel Martin.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 26 Jul 17:49:02

Superb.

Posted by Chris Scott on Sun 26 Jul 18:01:02

That is superb!

Posted by David Stevens on Sun 26 Jul 18:43:06

Excellent work.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 26 Jul 19:05:47

What an unusual, interesting photo and painting. It works really well…but he looks as if he’s wondering what you’re up to - invading his privacy and uploading to social media!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 26 Jul 19:36:41

That is lovely, Martin.

Posted by Shirley May on Sun 26 Jul 20:15:52

Like this very much.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 26 Jul 21:15:26

A fabulous watercolour Martin and thanks for the info

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 27 Jul 05:41:01

Thanks everyone. I was very quiet and slow moving near the window but you are right Marjorie, he did look round. He must be very used to visitors though in that position. He did ask me not to post on Facebook all the same.

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 27 Jul 05:44:52

What a regal, looking chap. Love the intense case and the stance, Martin.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 27 Jul 09:26:25

A beauty Martin.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 27 Jul 12:15:14

Wow. A striking, memorable watercolor. Excellent "drawing" with your paint. Beautiful overall impression that stays with the viewer.

Posted by Lynne Brookfield on Mon 27 Jul 17:20:33

Thanks Carole Denise Lynne. Very kind

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 28 Jul 07:15:42

A cracker of a painting, that kestrel is superb.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 28 Jul 15:03:33

Wonderful painting Martin. You have painted the Kestrel beautifully.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 28 Jul 15:43:06

Thanks very much Val Fiona

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 28 Jul 17:44:10

Hang on Studio Wall

26/07/2026

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Watercolour based on a photo I took of a kestrel who, together with his mate, has made his home In Conisbrough castle. 14x11” on Canson Moulin de Roy cp wc paper

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Martin S Taylor

I have been for creating things for over 50 years and love variety so I paint, sculpt, make stained glass and ceramics. I use watercolour, acrylic, pastel and ink in my paintings and work from models, plein air and from photos - which I take lots of especially now phone cameras are so good! My…

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