Black and White Drawings
“Rhodo Morning 2008
Pastel on Paper 20inX30in
Based on a composition made from 3 or 4 photographs.
“Battered on the Beach” 1985
Pencil and Watercolour on paper 8inX10in
The story here is transformation. This painting was done in the early eighties. I was kind of depressed at the time, so went for a walk on the beach, which was close to were I lived. I picked up a few objects including the spoon and rock.
When I got home, I did this drawing which got me out of my funk.
It was going to be a series... "Bent on the Beach", "Blasted on the Beach", Bruised on the Beach" etc.
“Birchbark Spin” 1982
Pencil on Paper 10inX10in
This is a fragment of the original. Done on soft paper, the reproduction looks a bit like porridge.
“Illuminated Bowl” 1982
Pencil on Paper 12inX12in
Light is a favourite "subject" for artists. I was working on the technical aspects of drawing a luminescent haze at the top of the rim.
“Two brushes” 1982
Pencil on Card 12inX14in
I was doing a series of tool drawings at the time I did this one. I was very happy with the textures, the organic looking masking tape handle in particular.
“Yesterday's Tech” 1982
Pencil on Card 12inX14in
More of the tool drawings. There are others and when I find them, I'll post.
