RNLB Ernest and Mabel (sketch)

RNLB Ernest and Mabel (sketch)

Here’s the latest picture in my Dorset series. It’s the larger of Weymouth’s two lifeboats, the RNLB Ernest and Mabel. Drawn with Mitsubishi Hi-Uni pencils on Bristol board. The Bristol board is ultra-smooth and helps me to get smooth textures and fine detail (but lacks the character you get from cartridge or watercolour paper). This…

Bird Project (sketches)

Bird Project (sketches)

When I was young I really enjoyed learning the names of all the birds and identifying and watching the ones I saw. Like so many things, over the years I’ve forgotten pretty much all of what I once knew. It’s knowledge I’m keen to regain, especially since moving to Weymouth, which has two bird reserves,…

Portland Bill Lighthouse (sketch)

Portland Bill Lighthouse (sketch)

I used Bristol board for this picture. The very smooth surface let me get more detail. That’s not always what I’m after; often I want to see the texture of the paper and I want to lean more towards getting the idea of somewhere or something. (This is particularly the case with pets and people!)…

Corfe Castle Through the Trees (sketch)

Corfe Castle Through the Trees (sketch)

Corfe Castle is one of our most famous local landmarks. I’ve drawn the classic view of it a couple of times before. This drawing is from the other side, looking up at the castle through the trees.

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