Been doing a bit of work - inspired (or spurred on perhaps!) by the thought of putting on an exhibition in the Falkland Islands Government Office next year. I would like it to be all new paintings and drawings, so will have my work cut out to get enough done to make a decent show, so have started on some drawings here, can't do much else in this little mobile and with few materials, but I can draw at least. This is the first of them.
It is water-soluble graphite, which I love because it is possible to get nice deep dark tones, on heavy NOT water-colour paper that will accept water without buckling, so you don't need to stretch it. Quite a nice texture also for drawing, although I might try some rough paper when I get home. Got plenty there. It measures 16 by 12 so by the time it's been mounted and framed it will be a decent size.
Nothing wrong with small work mind you - looks really good hung in a close and cohesive group.
Got more drawing in the pipeline over the next couple of days I hope, so will post them when done.
It is water-soluble graphite, which I love because it is possible to get nice deep dark tones, on heavy NOT water-colour paper that will accept water without buckling, so you don't need to stretch it. Quite a nice texture also for drawing, although I might try some rough paper when I get home. Got plenty there. It measures 16 by 12 so by the time it's been mounted and framed it will be a decent size.
Nothing wrong with small work mind you - looks really good hung in a close and cohesive group.
Got more drawing in the pipeline over the next couple of days I hope, so will post them when done.