Life Drawings 16/9/2019
3 paintings from Monday’s life drawing session (all oil on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm)
Study of the Boatyard on Gallow’s Point, Beaumaris
This is a study from the boatyard on Gallow’s Point, Beaumaris from Saturday’s workshop with David Weaver (oil on A1 paper 59cm x 84cm)
Life Drawings 2/9/2019
Life drawings 2/9/2019 (oil on A1 paper and charcoal on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm)
Live Self-Portrait Demo
This is a live demo self-portrait painted whilst stewarding the “Take Four!” exhibition in Beaumaris. I didn’t realise until now that I’ve got a ‘trout pout’… (Acrylic on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm)
Still Life Live Drawing Demo
This is the result of a still life drawing demo whilst stewarding the “Take Four!” exhibition at the David Hughes Centre in Beaumaris (charcoal on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm)
Live Self-Portrait Demo
This is the result of a live self-portrait demo (using a mirror), painted whilst stewarding the ‘Take Four!’ art exhibition in August. (Acrylic on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm) P.S. didn’t mean to make myself look like Popeye. It was a really heavy brush, honest… 😆 P.P.S. somebody must have stuffed a cushion up the …
First Steel Plate Etching
This is my first attempt at steel plate etching, under the guidance of David Bower. It needs further etching to increase the value range, but it’s exciting to see the variety and quality of marks that are possible with this technique!
Take Four! Exhibition Photos
Photos of the “Take Four!” art exhibition I took part in at the David Hughes Centre, Beaumaris during August. My thanks to Jenny Armour for inviting me to participate!
Monotype Printing Experiments
These are the results of a hugely enjoyable afternoon in August spent learning about monotype printing with David Bower. Monotype is described as the most painterly technique of printmaking and it’s really liberating to see what sort of marks can be made. I love the fact that, unlike other printmaking techniques, you get instant …
