by annrobertson | Feb 7, 2016 | Inspiration, Sewing
Best in Show, knit your own cat Those of you who have seen these knitting books will recognise my ragdoll as a product of the excellent patterns. I made him for a friend for Xmas and although he looks a little like a knitted cat/rat hybrid I rather like him, and it...
by annrobertson | Dec 27, 2015 | Drawing
It was great to have another full day of life drawing. Great poses from the model and more people there this time which is fun as you get to see all different types of work. Takes a while to get warmed up, but the day and the time for longer poses means there is time...
by annrobertson | Dec 12, 2015 | Illustration, Lino Cut, Print
Had a friend over and she was my first student for a linocut day! This is the finished piece and a picture of the draft design with some finals. We had great fun, she was a good student, and its a successful piece of work. Tried out new water soluble inks which work...
by annrobertson | Nov 20, 2015 | Birds, Drawing, Illustration, Inspiration, Nature
Made a pop up card for a 21st birthday. Really pleased with it. However it is interesting that there is quite a lot of blank card around the edges which are needed to contain the card when it folds, so next time would pull the design onto that as well. Took a while...
by annrobertson | Oct 26, 2015 | Drawing, Illustration, Inspiration, Nature
Went to RHS Shades of Autumn Show to help my friend put up her photos. All the exhibitions were great and Lorna got a Bronze Medal which is great. In the afternoon I wandered off to do some drawing and found these fabulous gourds. Used watercolour crayons and pencil,...