Sketchbook pages Feb/March

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Drawing snapshots at the Shipwright’s arms, Helford in preparation for my Drink and Draw sessions

I thought it would be fun to share my sketchbook pages every few months. Firstly to have a place to catalogue them, and secondly to see how I’m working and being influenced. Hope you find it interesting!

Drawing over pre-painted pages with Neocolor II crayons. Helford on a misty grey morning.

Drawing inside Mawgan Church during the daffodil festival.

Drawing outside Mawgan Church on a grey, mizzly day.

Drawing at Trevassack Lake, watching the Wild Geese swim around

First of my Spring prompts- Clouds

Drawing Rum and Shrub singing group live at a 25th Wedding Anniversary

Drawing a Robin that came to visit and posed for at least 10 minutes

The next few pieces are inspired by my Robin encounter

A more experimental mixed media sketchbook spread

Second Spring Prompt- Stream

Drawing the Monstera plant in the Boatyard Cafe

Blue tit inspired pieces with collage and mixed media

Inspired by the Spring prompt Sunlight, drawn whilst recording my first Explore and Draw podcast episode.

Both of these are quick 10 minute sketches

Inspired by the Spring prompt Soil, drawn exploring the burnt gorse above Mullion Cove, features in my second Explore and Draw podcast.

This month I have really enjoyed sketching over pre-painted pages, there’s something about having a painterly background that presents both a challenge and excitement to the sketching process. I would really like to explore this more so will paint more backgrounds in my sketchbooks and see how it pushes my work.