YORKSHIRE IN WATERCOLOUR - The Book

Les has spent many years travelling round Yorkshire and painting the beautiful scenery found in this wonderful county. The paintings are now to be reproduced into a book which will celebrate his work of the area. This will be launched in May 2010 together with an exhibition of the work in the book. Please check the web site for futher details as to the exact date of the launch and exhibition. Les's chosen Charities for 2010

Each year Les is approached by many charities for help to raise money for their very worthwhile causes, Les usally supports three causes and this year he has decided to support Neurocare in Sheffield. The Ilkley Candlelighters and Help for Heros. WELCOME BRONTE!

Life without Stan seemed very empty for Les and Judy who for the first time in their married lives were without a dog. The remedy was a visit to the Rotherham Dog Rescue Centre where the first dog they saw was a small Staffie bitch who had just arrived from the pound - job done no need to look any further she just fitted the bill perfectly and is now becoming used to her new home. As one of Les's favourite places is Haworth Moor Bronte seemed a very apt name for her. The bonus is she looks just like a female version of Stan but a much more gentle nature. As far as Raffles the cat is concerned the jury is still out, but as he liked to sleep with Stan we feel the ice will soon melt. The Passing of Stan

As a result of a tragic accident Stan passed away this morning. He will be sadly missed by Les, Judy and everyone who knew him. The blog Les and Stan's travels will remain as a tribute to him. *Exclusive Commissions*

Les is now able to offer an exclusive commission service. He will visit the client to discuss the project, make on the spot sketches as appropriate from which he will produce an individual watercolour painting. This will be executed on hand made watercolour paper, mounted in museum quality mount board with a choice of hand produced washlines and the whole ensemble framed in top quality continental mouldings which would be discussed with the customer. The painting would then be scanned for further use if required by the customer. All sketches and drawings would be mounted and presented to the client as part of the package. These commissions would make ideal special presents for Christmas, birthdays and other occasions and certainly as wedding gifts.