This cute pup was just at the waterside as we arrived on the Isle of May. Adult seals were swimming near by.
Seal Pup, Isle Of May, Ink Sketch
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Puffins On Rock, Isle Of May, Pencil Sketch
Here is another sketch that I did on the Isle of May at the weekend. I did a number of quick sketches to capture the different poses and situations. I wanted to stay and keep sketching but the boat was leaving and I had to go home! These will be good references for my studio work.
Puffins, Isle Of May, Watercolour Wax Pastel Sketch
Saturday I went to the Isle of May sailing from Anstruther. The highlight is always to see the puffins. I sat next to them and enjoyed sketching away as you can see from the photo taken of me at work. They all seem to have their very own personalities. Some had lots of sand-eels in their beaks. Great day and a treat to enjoy the puffins company. The first sketch is done with permanent ink and Neocolor watersoluble wax pastels. When I got home and had more time I added the water to the picture. You can see how vibrant the colours are after the water has been used.
Bluebells At Culzean, Mixed Media 23×17cm SOLD
Since visiting Culzean Castle and doing the cliff top walk. I have since had this view in my mind. The bluebells were amazing there and the colour of the sea glimpsed between the trees made a lovely scene.
Dunure Harbour, Ayrshire, Sketches
I did a couple of sketches in my small sketch book at Dunure. Interesting little harbour as you will see from the photo of me sketching. Walking along to Dunure Castle the cliffs are quite stunning.
Waves At Lendalfoot, Acrylic 23×23cm SOLD
This was one of the views that really inspired me on my holiday. I decided to get on and do a studio painting while the place lingers in my memory.
Portpatrick Cliffs, Watercolour Wax Pastel Sketch
I did a really quick sketch at the edge of the windy cliffs at Portpatrick. The photo shows a picture of me at work with my lovely Neocolor wax pastels. As you can see they are brand new!! Later I applied water with a brush to the wax pastels as they are water soluable. This brings out the colours and allows them to flow and give the appearance of a watercolour. I am just getting the feel for using these pastels but they are good for working outdoors.
Lendalfoot Beach, Ayrshire, Pencil and Ink Sketch
I have been away to the Ayrshire coast getting inspiration for new paintings. I have uploaded a sketch done very quickly at Lendalfoot. My husband took a picture of me while I was sketching and in the distance you can see Ailsa Craig where granite was quarried to make curling stones. The weather was sunny however very very windy and icy cold. You would never guess it was summer!! More sketches to be posted over the next few days.