Ellie Simmonds - London 2012 - (Updated)

This is my latest picture of Ellie Simmonds just after she collected her gold medal at last years Olympics. The pictures below show the painting, and some pictures from the olympics!! 

2013 Survey

I would be grateful if you could spare a minute or so to fill out my survey HERE 

Thank you for any results in advance!

Lizzie Armitstead - London 2012 (Updated)

This is Lizzie Armitstead just after she won her silver medal at last years Olympic Games from the Women's Road Race, this was Team  GB's first Olympic medal, closely followed by Rebecca Adlington's bronze in the 400m freestyle.

To read more about Lizzie Armitstead in the London 2012 Olympics Click here

GCSE Music Video Questionnaire

I am creating a music video for my GCSE Media, and I would be really grateful if you could fill out this survey which is only 7 questions long!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R32SMZT

Thank you in advance!

Iain Percy and Andrew - (Updated)

On the 11th May 2013, a silver medalist from London 2012, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson died after the catamaran that he was aboard capsized whilst he was training for America's cup.

So to tribute this I have done a watercolor of the pair sailing at last years games, just before they won their silver medals.

 Click here to read more on this

Corfe Castle - Dorset, UK

This one was done from a photo taken from when we were staying in Littlesea (Dorset) the April just gone, you can view my video from that holiday in one of the posts below! (I will post a link very soon) this was done using watercolours.

David Florence - London 2012 canoe slalom (Updated)

Sticking with the London 2012 sporting theme this is a watercolour of David Florence competing in the Canoe Slalom at Lea Valley. He was so successful in the London 2012 olympics that he managed to bring home a silver medal in the men's canoe double (C2), he was paired with Richard Hounslow. I have also included some other pictures of the pair in action at the Games.

Going for gold! - Usain Bolt - London 2012 (Updated)

This is Usain Bolt competing at the London 2012 Olympic games about to win a gold. The picture quality has been updated so I hope you like it!

Visit my other Olympic/ Paralympic pictures HERE

Blog Update

An update to my blog is on its way so look out for it! Remember if you have any suggestions I would welcome them!

Sawbridgeworth (Hertfordshire, UK) Bowls Club Open Day

This is the official poster that I have  done for the Sawbridgeworth Bowls Club Open Day on Saturday 18th May 2013 at 2:30. I have created the poster on Adobe Photoshop, similarly to how I produced the Wimbledon 2013 poster. Should any of my readers happen to be local, then it is an ideal opportunity to come and try out bowls, you don't need any previous experience so come and join in the fun! Follow the Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club on Twitter (@SawboBowls) to keep up to date with any forthcoming events!

Join them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/sawbridgeworth.bowlingclub

Like their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-Bowling-Club/456834324402031?ref=ts&fref=ts

The Death of Baroness Thatcher (1925-2013)

 Baroness Thatcher died on the 8th April 2013.

British Prime Minister 1979-1990

She was the first and currently only female British Prime minister to this date, she is also the longest serving Prime Minister. A soviet journalist gave her the nickname "Iron Lady". This was because she became known because of her uncompromising style of politics. As Prime Minister she implemented policies that have now become known as Thatcherism.

She was originally a research chemist before becoming a politician. She became a MP for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heath appointed her as Secretary of State for Education and Science. In 1975 she defeated Heath to become the leader of the opposition, she became Prime Minister after winning the 1979 general election.

After retiring from the Commons in 1992, she was given a life membership as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven  in the County of Lincolnshire. This entitled her to sit in the House of Lords.

She died on the 8th April 2013 from a stroke, at the Ritz Hotel, London

 

My most popular post!

Looking back at my all time stats, I discovered that the sketch of tower bridge is the most popular post so here it is once more!

 

Wimbledon 2013 Poster

I did enter this into the Blue Peter competition but it failed, so I thought that you might like to see it!

 

On this one I would really appreciate some comments, particularly as I didn't get anything from the competition!

 

Littlesea - April 2013

Sorry for the delay in posting, but last week I was staying at the Haven caravan park in Weymouth, Littlesea. Throughout the holiday I have been creating a video that I have posted to YouTube so here it is!

Hope you enjoy and as always feel free to leave any comments!

Below is a couple of other pictures, the swimming pool and the reception area.