"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.




Showing posts with label Huddersfield Bird Club Annual Report. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Huddersfield Bird Club Annual Report. Show all posts

Sunday, 21 April 2013

Roosting Cormorant Print Finished


With the addition of a  purple/brown and then a slightly darker tone of the same colour onto the birds and foreground branches, the composition becomes clearer.


another dark starts to pull it all together. Just one more to go:


Roosting Cormorants
190mm x 169mm

This print was made using just white, yellow ochre and cadmium red (mixed to make the orange) and purple made from a mix of cadmium red and ultramarine blue.

Sunday, 12 February 2012

Last of the Illustrations

Finished the set of drawings for the local bird report. Here are the final three...

Common Sandpiper
Pencil and Ink Wash. 100mm x 140mm.

Rough Legged Buzzard
Pencil and Ink Wash. 100mm x 140mm

Common Whitethroat
Pencil and Ink Wash. 100mm x 140mm.

Just got the cover to go now - watch this space!