Sheep On The Isle Of Kerrera, Scotland.

Sheep on the Isle of Kerrera, Scotland.

A stunningly beautiful sheep with a presence to match.

Another odd drawing. Insect? Flower? Hybrid of the two?

“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.

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 sketches.

Boats moored in Oban harbour, Scotland.

Pencil on drawing paper.

Two, tiny thumbnail sketches of the reference photo for the composition and values. Although I work from memory without any reference images in front of me, sketching helps me absorb the information I want to convey.

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.