My most recent online life drawing session from the School of Painting, St Ives focused on the folded line, and was fabulously lead by Tom Rickman. I love the way material can drape a form to show the inner shape, yet never seem […]
Last month’s life drawing session from the School of Painting was focused on the work of Whistler. I felt especially lucky this time as Julie, the model has gone to the trouble of making her dress specifically for this class – how […]
I recently took a two-day online course with the School of Painting on Bonnard and The Electric Light, taught by Alice Mumford. My knowledge of Bonnard was scant and it was so interesting to learn about his paintings and techniques. The role of […]
I believe that there is always room to learn more, no matter what field one chooses, or how many hours one puts in. This blog highlights the art courses I’ve been learning from.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this online life drawing session with the School of Painting – but then that adds to the anticipation of learning new things doesn’t it? The class focused on Picasso’s style of painting his figures […]
I experienced a way of life drawing I haven’t used in a long time during a recent online session with the School of Painting, St Ives. the session focused on shape and shadow, influenced by images from classic cinematic scenes. As […]
The latest online life drawing session run by Gary Long at the School of Painting, St Ives was a real treat! The model was dressed and posed in the style of some of Egon Schiele’s clothed models, a true privilege. Gary Long introduced me […]
Continuing on my slow-sketching charcoal journey from the sketchbook completed earlier in the year (read the blog post here), I commenced this one from where I left off in Lochbay on the B886 here on the Isle of Skye. The air […]
Flowers are falling, raining their fragrance-filled essence onto all who pass. Will they be filled with the magic sparkle of these frolicking pearls of passion? Frolicking Pearls of Passion (mixed media painting on canvas, 50x50cm)
Feeling blue? Park your bike, and come on through my door to be uplifted into another world of petalled optimism. Petalled Optimism (mixed media painting on canvas, 50x50cm)
Continuing the life drawing theme from yesterday, here are life drawings in charcoal. I have a passion for wind instruments and loved drawing a cello. It was also a privilege to have witnessed a life model courageous enough to show […]
I dove into my recorded programme archive today to find the BBC Life Drawing Live which was shown in May. Lesson learned, it’s easier to draw from when one can watch the pose cam, but with the pause button and […]
I tuned into the BBC iPlayer for a Life Drawing Live session which was streamed live earlier this month across two channels (one showing the poses from one still camera, and the other showing the artists drawing as well as the models) […]
A moment of rest before setting off on my merry way, cheerfully bringing cheer to all that spy my trailing pretties. Trailing Pretties (mixed media painting on canvas, 50x50cm)
So there was I, hair and make up done, sat there batting my eyelashes to all the passers by. Then a breeze ruffled my carefully coiffured foliage, encouraging any willing departees to feel the air beneath them and take flight […]
Don’t I look enchanting as my blues catch the corner of your eye? Really, you love my swaying locks of peachy blooms, but it’s the homeliness of the welcoming light that draws you in. Why not catch a petalled cluster […]
A petalled tongue unfurls from it’s arch in a floral version of the carpet at the Oscars. Only this carpet is far far more luxuriously fragrant and wonderfully coloured – wouldn’t you love to don your favourite outfit and weave […]
Ardmore Point is getting closer – with Clett still making a stand on the left. This is the last page of this sketchbook, I’ll continue my slow-sketching meander through Waternish when the next one arrives. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, […]
Making my way along the road and looking up to see Waternish war memorial. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: distanced.scupltor.locator) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New […]
And then the sea came back into view – along with the beauties of Clett, Mingay and the North Uist island range. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: movie.inflation.pegs) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of […]
Looking up to the crofts as the road steers away from the coast a little. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: chainsaw.magnitude.distilled) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, […]
Heading out of Lochbay and just catching sight of the headlands and islands that form the entrance to the bay. The cows lolling in the field next to me are mooing their breakfast enjoyment :) Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, […]
Amongst the pebbles and seaweed on Stein beach looking out towards Ardmore Point. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: define.applauded.disco) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New York. […]
Approaching the beach at Stein and appreciating the vastness of the hills surrounding the bay at sea level. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: unwound.organist.debut) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is […]
Catching the jutting headlands and islands over the trees and roof of Lochbay House. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: remake.repeated.regaining) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is housed in Brooklyn, New […]
