"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.
Saturday, 22 October 2011
and the winner is....
Had a very nice surprise today at the preview of the Doncaster Open when my print 'Evening on the Skirfare' took first prize. This is me with the Mayor of Doncaster.
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.
8 comments:
Congrats Stuart, Great News...
Thanks Stewart
Congratulations - hope you're feeling very proud!
Excellent! Well done!
Thanks Jennifer, Yes it was a proud moment, I never expected to take first prize with a linocut.
Hi Sherrie, thanks for the comment. It was a good day for printmakers as one of the highly commended prizes went to a woodcut printmaker.
A well-deserved prize -- Congratulations!
Thanks Michael
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