More Traditional Stuff

Having the exhibition looming got me inspired and experimenting a little. Here are a few traditional pieces, mostly pastels, which I knew would ultimately be way too 'rough' for the exhibition, but I at least hoped they might inspire me further. Please note they have been taken at non-straight on angles with my camera, and the colours have changed somewhat on the photograph.

Arctic Fox

Drew on orange card which was actually the cover of an old school book. I thought the colour might look interesting against the white (white watercolour pencil; chalk-like pencil). Unless I kept going over and over it, though, I think the white sinks in too much to the strong orange.

But just experimenting after all!

Hippos Under Water

Found a great photograph in an animal factfile folder of mine of two hippos wading at the bottom of some water. Had to do my own version of it, using charcoal and pastels.

Waterside Rat

Blend of marker colours and white pencil/chalk on card. Inspired by an illustration in a book using simple lines and a hint of colour, this piece became a bit less subtle!

Azalea

Quick pastel piece of my ol' 'TY Attic' soft toy - Azalea the rabbit. On other half of school book cover.

More to post soon...