"Beyond the Cyprus Tree" mixed media on Fabriano Artistico 300gsm paper. 6" x 6".
Beyond the Cyprus Tree
The Charm of Charcoal…II
Thoroughly enjoying this time of exploration with charcoal. This is the second image in this series featuring the local Horowhenua landscape. The first post can be found here... Charcoal is applied over the top of washed charcoal, erased back and re-applied. Approximately 14" x 6 " on Fabriano Artistico 300gsm hot pressed paper is proving... Continue Reading →
The Charm of Charcoal…
Although we try to tame this land it will always move to it's own momentum, it's forever beating heart vibrating from it's core, sometimes with gentle whispers of breath, sometimes not so gentle... Dark, moody and rugged, yet still contained within this piece a hint of humanity. Charcoal is applied over the top of washed... Continue Reading →
Taking inspiration from the local landscape…
These views have been gifted to me as my muse for this time in my life and I am thankful. Green, lush and rolling, mostly unreachable by foot I attempt to depict their rugged wildness by thought and hand in washes of viridian and splashes of cadmium and ochre. My pencil traces their edges, where... Continue Reading →
The Lime Walk…
These three studies about 7" sq follow on from my last post (first image) It's been a very green and lush few weeks at home. The Lime WalkFoothills 1Foothills 2
