Hmmm, I Can't Think Of Anything New To Say About How These Little Drawings Are Made.

Hmmm, I can't think of anything new to say about how these little drawings are made.

I do think of them as something coming up from my subconscious into my consciousness and I'm curious to know what they are, or at least, what their message is.

But how do I find out?

Harbour view.

This is the reference photo for my next drawing, taken in Oban, Scotland.

I like the limited palette, the silhouetted boats and the atmosphere of calm at the day’s end.

Pastel drawing, approx 97mm x 51mm.

The Isle of Kerrera from Oban.

Early morning, Spring sun on an island still brown from winter.

“Autumn Sunset, Isle of Skye”.

Pastel on paper, approx 81mm x 104mm.

A memory/feeling drawing of a chill and damp autumn evening camping on the Isle of Skye. The setting sun cast a hint of warmth on the distant mountains.

Pastel on smooth, 300gsm paper, approx 80mm x 64mm

“Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Barra” no. 1

“Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Barra”.

Pastel drawing, approx 87mm x 60mm.

An almost otherworldly drawing remembering an almost otherworldly seascape. I had no idea that the sea could be this colour until I went to the Scottish islands.