Sunday 31 January 2016

Winter Shadows / Silhouettes sur la neige


Les couleurs de l'hiver et la qualité de la lumière sont des sujets se prêtant bien à l'aquarelle.
The soft qualities of winter colours on snow and the dramatic shadows of late afternoon are wonderful to create in flowing watercolour.

Sunday 24 January 2016

Snow Day / Pas d'école!


De la neige, une pelle, un tapis pour glisser. Les simples joies de l'hiver! 
Snow, a shovel and a crazy carpet, these are the simple joys of winter!

Saturday 16 January 2016

Windswept Farm


I was captivated by the "s" shape in the snow, the shadows, the stark quality of the landscape and, as always, the ever changing sky.

Sunday 10 January 2016

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


Monday 4 January 2016

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!

Sunday 3 January 2016

Couronne / Winter Wreath


Voici toutes les plantes des jours précédents dessinées ensembles.
The previous drawings all assembled into a wreath.