by annrobertson | Mar 17, 2018 | Drawing, Illustration, Nature, Trees
Been doing trees in different media on the evening class. Has been a good opportunity to revisit something old and try something new. Did the Scots Pine in pencil and was inspired by having done some machine embroidery so trying to get my marks to look a bit like...
by annrobertson | Feb 6, 2018 | colour, Drawing, Inspiration, Painting, Uncategorized
At last after a long absence a new post! Had a bad few months so decided to sign up for my friends night class. We have been doing some experimentation with cubism which I really enjoyed. Three drawings of objects from slightly different angles in different media:...
by annrobertson | Aug 12, 2017 | Course, Drawing, Flowers, Inspiration, Lino Cut, Nature, Print, Uncategorized
Patty and I ran a print day as part of our Hill and Habitat exhibition. We had 5 participants and, although at the start of the day the weather was very unpromising, it turned into a lovely day which we enjoyed greatly. Those attending were of mixed artistic...
by annrobertson | May 2, 2017 | Lino Cut, Print, Sewing
For some time I have been uncertain if I prefer the disposable lino cutters or the wooden handled tools. Most of this dilemma has been around the difficluty keeping the more traditional tools sharp. I think I have solved this problem now by using a leather strop and...
by annrobertson | Apr 17, 2017 | Illustration, Lino Cut, Nature, Print, Uncategorized
Imprint of Hill and Habitat Today – Wide Open Spaces I have been working on a new lino cut that is based on a photo I took on a cold afternoon walk in the New Year. There were families walking over the hills who were silhouetted against a cold bright sky. I...