Crayfish
First catch of the season. Intense observation, no preliminary sketches or roughing out.
Brittany
Boulangerie-fueled observation of architecture. Drawn without roughing in, which demands extra concentration.
Brittany
First stop of trip with Mark and Leo
Brittany
Taking the time to notice and document shape, colour, tone, texture and relative size brings me very much in the present.
Brittany
A sketch takes time. Unlike a photo, which is a moment, a sketch is a long sequence of moments, oberved and documented. The memories are richer, more intense.
Sjusjøen
Late afternoon. Drawn outside, well wrapped up. Each time I see this sketch I am reminded of the sense of connection and stillness I had when I drew this.
Sussex
A way out, Or way in. Lush foliage and intense tonal contrasts.
Sussex
Brighton, painted with my sister by my side.
Sussex
One of many walks on the Downs. Wondering how few brush-marks it takes to communicate the forms and textures.
Sussex
At Lisa’s midsummer party. Playing with fine lines, building up textures and tones.
Østlandet
From Østre Bolærne. Early morning. Brush pen, exploring mark-making.
Østlandet
From Østre Bolærne. Early morning colours.
Østlandet
Harestua lake still frozen early in Spring. While everyone was sleeping.
Østlandet
Harestua lake, summer morning.
Østlandet
Near Kikut, midsummer late evening, with a dried up brush pen.
Østlandet
Evening light at Ringeby
Dordogne
Midday at Le Coudougnol. Exploring tone and texture possibilites with fine pen-lines.
Dordogne
From La Folie, just before departure. Mark-making with brush-pen.
Brecon Beacons
Starting a single tree, the drawing expanded, unplanned.
Sussex
A favourite place. Delicious undulations.