Loch Brittle Sketch.

Loch Brittle sketch.

A tiny thumbnail sketch based on my reference photo taken at the head of Loch Brittle on the Isle of Skye.

Pencil: 6B, 5.6mm diameter lead.

I get easily distracted by details so working on such a small scale with a large pencil makes me focus on the information I need and maintains my interest, energy and motivation. There are some marks testing the colours at the bottom right.

6B pencil on cartridge paper. Another nighttime dive into my subconscious.

The darker, lined area on the left reminds me of bark on a tree.

I've written a workbook, received the first, small, print run and now it's time to find new, welcoming homes for them.

I understand that the book may not be your thing but if you know somebody who might be interested I'd be so grateful if you shared it with them.

Here's the blurb on the back cover:

It's also available as an instant download.

Get a free excerpt, look inside the book and find out more at www.croakingravenstudio.com

If you've read any of my posts here you've probably got the (correct) impression that I'm shy and retiring, an in-the-background type of person. If that's you too, you'll have an idea how uncomfortable it is for me to say, "Hey, look what I've done!" but if you could help by sharing this post and link, that would truly be awesome!

Thank you.

For the love of Scotland

Photo: view out over Oban Bay with the Isle of Kerrera on the right.

Two full moons ago my partner had a dream that we had moved to Scotland and we realised that this is something we want to make a reality.

So to honour his dream I'm starting a new series of art work inspired by Scotland to begin weaving this dream into being.

Pastel drawing, approx 97mm x 51mm.

The Isle of Kerrera from Oban.

Early morning, Spring sun on an island still brown from winter.

Harbour view.

This is the reference photo for my next drawing, taken in Oban, Scotland.

I like the limited palette, the silhouetted boats and the atmosphere of calm at the day’s end.