"The artist...is also a born adventurer. His explorations, unlike those of a tourist, are rewarded by the discovery of beauty spots unmentioned in the guide books, and with tireless curiosity and an exceptional proneness to wonderment, he will come upon objects of remarkable interest overlooked or even shunned by more disciplined observers."
Augustus John, R.A.
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Working Drawing
Gordale Scar. Watercolour. 270mm x 180mm.
Working drawing for the next Linocut. If this works out it will be my submission to this years Leeds Open Exhibition.
Thanks Keith Yes from this view point you are much further into the gorge. From here you get more of a feeling of the cliffs closing in which hopefully the portrait format will enhance.
I studied illustration at Dyfed College of Art, Carmarthen, graduating in 1984. The works shown on this site are based on observations and drawings made directly from life in the field. The field sketches are mostly drawn using a Rotring Art Pen or a soft 6B pencil. The finished studio pieces are generally linocuts but I have recently started working with drypoints and mezzotints. Further information and more examples of my artwork can be found by following the link below to my website.
"Observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form and knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration." Henry Moore.
On Drawing
"For me drawing is the basis of all visual language, for the art of drawing is a way of seeing and celebrating the world." Professor Ken Howard, R.A.
All artwork shown is copyright Stuart Brocklehurst unless stated otherwise.
Gordale Scar. Watercolour. 270mm x 180mm.
2 comments:
I like the dramatic feeling of this. I think it's more like the way I would treat the subject, compared with the acrylic painting.
Thanks Keith
Yes from this view point you are much further into the gorge. From here you get more of a feeling of the cliffs closing in which hopefully the portrait format will enhance.
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