Raspberry Doodles

Better late than never……this has been a marathon drawing again.  I estimate around 40 – 50 hours has been spent on this lion but I am pretty pleased with the final result. Here is the original photo again to compare. As usual, his eyes are my favourite bit. He is completed in Derwent Watercolour Pencils [...]

Easter Weekend was busy, not with drawing but with good friends, good food and good fun.  Did not get as much drawing done as I would have hoped but here is where I am at now. The lion’s share (sorry…couldn’t resist) is complete and I am still happy with the progress Have to resist the [...]

Need more hours in the day…… but here is the progress anyway I have a question …… do you like to see the progress being made or do you just want to see the finished drawing?

I shared the start of a new drawing with you yesterday but did not tell you what it was or share my working photograph. The start of the drawing was a little deceiving because of the colour of the eyes but it is a lion…..a white lion.  One of the most beautiful creatures I have [...]

It is so important to get the right start to a drawing.  If it doesn’t start well then it doesn’t feel right to work on. I think this is a good start

I love VW Camper Vans, they are just so cool.  My dream is to have one and drive round the country taking photographs and drawing till my heart is content.  Until then I just have to be content to draw one Last year there was a fantastic classic car show on the Island and I [...]

After finally getting to enjoy my delayed honeymoon and celebrate my first wedding anniversary ….. can you believe it? …… I have to get serious and get some work done. From the 15th – 18th July I will be participating in The Isle of Wight Open Studios and will open my home and studio to [...]