Drawing on Canvas

5x7 inches (Not for sale)

This is an experiment in drawing on canvas. I love drawing and am always trying new ways of using drawing media in my work. It was inspired by the work of artist Robert Kogge. Most of the work is done using coloured pencils over a wash of burnt umber watercolour mixed with pumice. If you are interested in learning more about this artist and his technique, he has a great tutorial available on Craftsy

Heleborus Flower

Ballpoint pen drawing is tricky. There is no erasing, one must work using soft and light layers to build up a variety of values. Hours of fun!

Couronne / Winter Wreath

Voici toutes les plantes des jours précédents dessinées ensembles.

The previous drawings all assembled into a wreath.

Still Safe from the Snow

Érable/Maple

    

Tilleul/Linden

Lors de mes promenades de la semaine dernière, j'ai trouvé plusieurs fruits qui restait de l'étè toujours attachés aux arbres et arbustes. Je les ai peints pour terminer 4 petites aquarelles. J'ai eu l'idée de créer un dessin d'une couronne qui sera terminée bientôt!

Cerise/Cherry

During my walks last week, I came across seeds and fruit which were still clinging to trees and bushes. After making several small watercolours, I decided to combine them to paint a winter wreath. It will be posted soon!

Stillness

I haven't posted much lately but here's one I painted a couple of weeks ago. In addition to holiday preparations, I've been experimenting with coloured pencil on canvas. I might have a photo of that one up soon. Drawing on canvas is a more labour intensive process. Joyeuses fêtes tout le monde!

Yellow Reflection

(Private Collection)

I spent a long time working on this small painting. I wanted the yellow reflection of the pear in the reddish mug to show up well. Again, looking for the small details is one of the joys and challenges of still life painting!

Green Spot

(Private Collection)

Looking for and capturing reflected light on objects is an intriguing part of painting transparent  objects in still life painting. For example the colours mix as the light passes through the green bottle onto the yellow pear to create a new lovely green. Taking the time to see and record this kind of thing is what keeps me coming back to paint every day.