"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.
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Fungi on the lawn
Woke up this morning and found this cluster of fungi on the lawn beneath the Silver Birch. Not sure on the identification though, but it made for an interesting grouping.
Stuart, this is LOVELY. We had a huge crop of some strange fungi under a pine, I meant to go out and draw it, but after too much procrastination it is now buried under 18 inches of snow. Hats off to you for seizing the moment and doing it so brilliantly.
Hi Sherrie Thanks for the comment. I'm sorry that I couldn't put a name to the fungus. I spent a couple of hours last night with a field guide but I still can't identify it to species. The artist in me says that it doesn't really matter, but my scientific side says that at least I should be able to put a name to what I'm drawing!
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.
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4 comments:
Stuart, this is LOVELY. We had a huge crop of some strange fungi under a pine, I meant to go out and draw it, but after too much procrastination it is now buried under 18 inches of snow. Hats off to you for seizing the moment and doing it so brilliantly.
Hi Sherrie
Thanks for the comment. I'm sorry that I couldn't put a name to the fungus. I spent a couple of hours last night with a field guide but I still can't identify it to species. The artist in me says that it doesn't really matter, but my scientific side says that at least I should be able to put a name to what I'm drawing!
What a beautiful illustration, Stuart.
Thanks for the comment Emma.
Glad you like it.
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