Re-connecting

Re-connecting

I've been absent from Tumblr while I've been writing my workbook so apologies to the people who I've had brief but wonderful convos with, particularly @robertpallesen, @bohemiansthings, @claypigeonpottery, @kaisercaimo, @felicity-b, and @bluebelly-sun-serpentine

I'm looking forward to seeing and reading your posts again.

“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 85mm x 100mm.

A memory and feeling from a camping trip on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides.

Sky and sea and time stretching out forever.

Loch Brittle sketch.

A tiny thumbnail sketch based on my reference photo taken at the head of Loch Brittle on the Isle of Skye.

Pencil: 6B, 5.6mm diameter lead.

I get easily distracted by details so working on such a small scale with a large pencil makes me focus on the information I need and maintains my interest, energy and motivation. There are some marks testing the colours at the bottom right.

For the love of Scotland

Photo: view out over Oban Bay with the Isle of Kerrera on the right.

Two full moons ago my partner had a dream that we had moved to Scotland and we realised that this is something we want to make a reality.

So to honour his dream I'm starting a new series of art work inspired by Scotland to begin weaving this dream into being.

“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.