Another swamp drawing

Another drawing of this beautiful fallen tree. I am really enjoying this and quite happy with this particular drawing. It is quite amazing, isn't it, to see what happens when you continue to practise! Again, this one is drawn with pencil - just an 8B this time.

An experimental collage

Today I have been working on some parts of what I hope will be a new piece of work for me. This involves acrylic on canvas, collaged with printed photos and collaged fabrics embroidered for lines. There is more to come on this piece but it has been an interesting journey thus far.

This tiny canvas is 6" x 6" which is a fraction of the size of the prospective piece. I'll be interested to hear any comments.

Experimentation and Preliminary Sketch

Swamp sketch

I haven't been in a very creative mood for the past week or so. I've had a lot to think about and work over in my mind but I have not been able to do anything with the thoughts. Today I have managed to begin a sketch that will lead to my next piece. This will be the third major piece on the go at the moment - I am switching between them as the mood and inspiration takes me. I'm not entirely happy with this sketch but it is a good beginning. I rarely attempt landscapes because I find them quite difficult and see many other drawings and paintings that are SO good. I drew this with 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B pencils and for the first time ever I used a blender. What a tool that is. Will definitely try it again. I love the effect.

Earlier today I experimented with some blues to use on the above piece. I tried mixing colours, changing tones and using different brush strokes, and as many options as I could think of. And, I am pleased to have found that I have the right colours to use.






I will continue on this journey tomorrow.

From this...

Here is the base layer for a new textile piece. I love the bright brilliant colours - so bold. This is a combination of painting, layering, collage, printing and I forget what else is in there. Anyway eventually it turns into this...
Base layer

... to this

Top layer

Top it off with some interesting machine embroidery, complete with two colours of thread and playing with the tensions. I like it.

EDM Challenge Draw a mug or cup

A mug

Here is my favourite mug. This was a really challenging drawing and one that I will try again another time. I am really enjoying these challenges but fear that I will not be able to keep up the pace. I found that my study packages were posted yesterday and they will arrive early next week. I've already begun my uni year using the online resources but the study pack will contain a lot more extra readings so my time will once more be at a premium. If I didn't love what I am studying...

Draw a mouth

Draw a mouth

Some more drawings and only one that I feel is acceptable. Of course, it is not the one I learnt the most from. I guess this exercise taught me quite a lot!

A piece of furniture

Draw a piece of furniture

A quick sketch of our chiffonier, well the corner of it.

Another sample from Summer school

Rusted fabrics and beads

Here is a piece of rusted fabric and some hand made beads. Lots of fun and so easy to do.

Tiny piece made at McGregor

Tiny installation

This is a tiny piece that I put together to display some of my samples at Summer school. I love the colours in these tiny squares. I collected sticks to set up a tiny display.

New growth

New growth

I love new growth on a shrub - it is pink and gradually changes with age.

Cool and damp morning

Beautiful misty morning

I took this photo one morning while walking in Toowoomba. It was cool and damp and very beautiful.

Japanese Garden

A leading path

This path leads into the Japanese Garden at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba. I always walk down this path with great anticipation at the beauty just around the corner.

Perfection

Beautiful grevilleas

This grevillea was flowering as I walked past every morning. The flowers were absolutely perfect - click on the photo to see a bigger version.