more sketches
Still having fun sketching with pen instead of my usual charcoal, with some watercolour/pastel and ink thrown in. Good to just sketch regularly so that it’s less of a perfection […]
Category Archives: sketchbooks
2 self portraits
Haven’t done a self portrait for a while…here are two in completely different styles. Very elongated, eyes too high, but fun to do. Getting reaquainted with pen and ink (and […]
sketchbook – recent
I’ve just started drawing with pen again, challenging since it is so unbending and definite in comparison to charcoal, pastel and watercolour. The necessity of making each mark count without […]
2002/3 sketchbook 02
Continuing the sketchbook flashback…
2002/3 sketchbook
After sorting studio nicely I’ve exhumed loads of sketchbooks getting dusty in drawers (complete with yellowing sticky tape for age authenticity). It’s really interesting to go through them, visual diaries […]
rough from the sketchbook
Back home and haven’t had time for artwork as of yet (am making space and organising studio though, which is always a good sign and precursor to work!), so am […]
trying to capture blue
Trying (unsuccessfully) to capture my nephew blue…almost got him somewhere in the middle but couldn’t resist the temptation to keep going (and overwork it). In my defence, he is almost […]
kalanchoe
Still on holiday in joburg, drawing my mothers plants for practise and relaxation – a break from the manic energy of my almost 3 year old and his cousin!
cactus
cotyledon in pot
My son and i have just arrived in johannesburg for a holiday/housewarming/birthday party (okay, just a party and get together really) with family, i feel relaxed already! Here’s an almost […]
