February flowers Totnes At first glance

At first glance

Mixed media on water colour board

I have built up layers of a ground with gesso and found natural pigments including some lovely Bideford Black

This painting was based on my drawings

conte and gesso with layered paper

February flowers Totnes At first glanceA roll of lovely Fabriano Artistico arrived at the studio today. I could not resist enjoying some still life time with willow charcoal and soft Rembrandt pastels. The sound of mark making on the surface of this 300gsm paper is so very alluring. Moving the willow charcoal with my finger, feeding the tooth on the paper and gently adding colour with the soft Rembrandt pastels, provided a truly wonderful series of sounds and sensations. Extraordinary and