What a week it has been. There was family to catch up with, and lots to do around the house. While sorting out our studio, I found a little treasure that I would like to share with you.
It is a small sketchbook that I created ten years ago at the start of my teaching career. Back then, I took the train to work and I would spend that time drawing and sketching. It is interesting to look back and see the symbols I created and to now think of how they may have influenced my more modern sketches.
Looking at these I can see a fossil influence, especially in this section of the first sketch.
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The first image shows an Ammonite and the second has an Ortheceras influence
All of these were done with Biro to give a good gradient with tones. It is amazing how the tones and colours can vary when using just a black Biro. It all depends on the manufacturer. I have a collection of about ten Biros from different companies and each one is different.
The above sketches then developed into these drawings.
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Looking at some of my more modern sketches, I have noticed that the same symbols are starting to creep in. I have even observed that they have started to show up in my paintings too.
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I am also busily painting and will share these with you soon. I am at the stage of adding layers of colour and applying the details.
I have loved having an Arty Summer and hope that it will continue now that the 'Man Cave' is completed.
Enjoy these last few days of summer.
Andy
4 comments:
What a find! I'm about to embark on a month long face drawing/painting project. Looking forward to it, but also itching to do some more basic sketching.
Rinda
I like your patterns - especially the ammonites, they are such an amazing set of creatures.
I really like those black and white patterns and shapes - and how interesting for you to be ale to look back and trace yor path. Sorry to be late catching up - lots of family things here too.
What a find and how interesting that the shapes you drew then are appearing in your art today.
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