As the nights are drawing in I am reminded that it has been a year now since I began working on this project. My ideas and methods have changed considerably, narrowing down my focus and absorbing the landscape to saturation.
The diningroom has once again become my studio, I feel happy and content working there.
I am producing a few pieces to sum up the experiences I have had working on location over the summer, I am working with dyes on paper in rather strong colours.
This work is in preparation for the acrylic staining I intend to do on canvas and a change in scale. I have all the materials now I just need to mix the colours and see what happens.
It seems like a huge step to me, I don’t know why I feel so apprehensive but hopefully I will be ready to go for it at the weekend.
I am aware of the skies changing back to the more dramatic winter spectacles that I was initially witnessing last year. It is the time of year I find most exciting, particularly as the night comes in and the lights appear across the river. Back then I was capturing the scenes with my camera rather than personal observation and response. Now a rarely feel the need to take photographs preferring to draw or paint directly. The past years experiences have developed and intensified a great passion for drawing and being immersed in the inspiring landscape, and I am very grateful for that.
I really like these paintings, especially ‘Towards Paull with buoys’ I think this would look great on a long canvas and I like the blocks of blue in the sky. xx
Thanks for looking Helen, I like your suggestion, I do plan to work on canvas next. x
Great to sea and hear that you are immersed in enjoyment of the practice, as it unfolds.. look forward to the bold new moves..