Not sure if I’ve mentioned this before but earlier this year I invested in a pyrography kit. I love it – I get to draw and burn things at the same time! It’s taken a bit of getting used to, and takes longer than drawing on paper, but it’s really fun and gives some great results.
Continue reading Playing with Fire!
After my recent post about my fantastic hiking holiday in Scotland I went out for a walk along the canal near where I live and came across a cluster of thistles along the bank… so guess what I decided to draw next when I got back! Yep, more Scottish themed drawings coming up… Continue reading More Scottish Themed Drawings
Last week I walked the Great Glen Way in Scotland, and it was one of the best holidays (though also most knackering) that I’ve had in ages. I could quite happily move to Scotland in a heartbeat – the countryside is stunning, the people are so friendly and the Scots make heavenly whisky!
Continue reading My Highland Adventure – Walking the Great Glen Way
I no longer have a garden, just some decking with a table and chairs – I love being able to sit outside without having a lawn to mow or weeds to pull…
Continue reading Garden Themed Illustrations
I can usually recognise the artwork of my favourite artists and illustrators immediately – I guess similar to bands whose songs you can recognise even if you’ve never heard them before, each artist has a signature drawing style. It’s what makes them different from everyone else. What I’m interested in is how they developed this style in the first place.
Continue reading Finding a Drawing Style
