Ink paintings
Watches
Bulgari
Bulgari, Octo Finissimo
Ink on watercolour paper
This is the Octo Finissimo, Tadao Ando edition. I particularly love the texture of this dial and have tried to depict this through ink and brush work.
Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth Papillon
Ink on watercolour paper
I have a real weakness for Daniel Roth watches. I love its beautifully textured dial and the overall balance of this watch.
A video showing the painting process behind this work is available on my instagram.
F.P. Journe
F.P. Journe Automatique calibre 1300.3
Ink on watercolour paper
There are many F.P. Journe watches that I admire, but there is something simple yet elegant about this piece that is so attractive to me. A true gem in the Classique collection.
A video showing the painting process behind this work is available on my instagram.
Jaeger LeCoultre
Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso
Ink, watercolour and gouache on watercolour paper
Using my beloved Reverso as a reference, this painting uses a limited colour palette and Chinese painting motifs.
Krayon
Krayon Everywhere Universal Sunrise & Sunset (USS) calibre
Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
The stunning Universal Sunrise & Sunset (USS) calibre is a true engineering marvel.
Kurono Tokyo
Kurono Tokyo, Toki
Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
An ink and watercolour painting of the Toki watch from Japanese independent watch brand Kurono Tokyo. This painting uses both traditional Chinese brushwork and western mediums to capture the beautiful colour of the dial inspired by the Japanese crested ibis, a bird with feathers the colour of a rising sun.
A video showing the painting process is available on my instagram.
Kurono Tokyo, Seiji
Ink on watercolour paper
An ink and watercolour painting of the Seiji watch from Japanese independent watch brand Kurono Tokyo. This painting uses both traditional Chinese brushwork and western mediums to capture the beautiful colour of the celadon-like blue-green lacquer dial.
A video showing the painting process is available on my instagram.
Omega
Omega, Seamaster Diver 300M
Watercolour and gouache on watercolour paper
An watercolour and gouache interpretation of the Omega Seamaster.
Omega, Calibre 321
Ink and gouache on watercolour paper
Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe, 2499
Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
An ink and watercolour painting of the legendary Patek 2499.
A video showing the painting process is available on my instagram.
Piaget
Piaget, Altiplano
Ink on watercolour paper
An ink and watercolour painting of the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic watch, what an engineering marvel. This painting uses both traditional Chinese brushwork on watercolour paper.
A video showing the painting process is available on my instagram.
Roger Smith
Roger Smith, engraved series 1 movement
Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
An ink and watercolour painting of an engraved movement of the Roger Smith Series 1 watch.
A video showing the painting process is available on my instagram.