I wanted to keep the momentum on looser sketches so thought I’d try another. This time I opted for more mixed media – quite like the finished result although could have pushed the non symmetrical thing further. Continue reading Playful Illustration
I wanted to challenge myself to explore a looser style of sketching so spent a bit of time sketching with watercolour to push myself not to control the image so much. My first attempt wasn’t a great success But it … Continue reading Loosening Up
Why settle for one experiment when you can go for two! Plus working up two paintings helps when you’re waiting for paint to dry. Not the most sophisticated or instagram perfect drying technique but string and pegs works well. Think … Continue reading Playfully Abstract No.2
So I managed to get a full day in my art room to continue playing with abstracts. I wanted to try something different from those I created previously, I didn’t really have any subject in mind so thought I’d go … Continue reading Playfully Abstract No.1
I came across this little doodle in my sketchbook today. I had completed a few quick illustrations a little while back and pasted them into sketchbooks as nice little surprises. This is one of my favourites Continue reading Knight in Armour
A slightly different style from my Mini Sketch Monday drawings and not so mini Continue reading Not so Mini Sketch Monday
So as you know if you read my blog regularly I’ve recently being playing around with more abstracted images. It started as a bit of state break as I was struggling to focus on sketching and found that switching off … Continue reading Playful
A quick sketch I managed on my lunch break yesterday whilst sitting outside, enjoying the lovely weather. Probably should have attempted to sketch the priory or the numerous passersby on their way to the beach but plummed for a doodle … Continue reading Garden Sketch
Apparently this week is British tomato fortnight which seems a bit odd given its not really the season but hey ho a good excuse for a quick sketch. Continue reading The Mighty Tomato
Another tasty tipple and one with an amazing bottle. It reminds me of one of my favourite Gin’s – Grins but if you had to choose between them I’d definitely go with Grins. Continue reading Gin Series No.6
