Category Archives: art process

travels with a sketch pad

Posted on 14 August 2012 by sgolding

I just found some images which I drew while travelling in Europe in 2002. They are ink and wash and watercolour.  I am amused to recall the surprise of digital camera laden tourists who saw me sitting there using finest 17th century technology. … Continue reading →

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At the finishing post…

Posted on 21 May 2012 by sgolding

 The horse racing painting has been finished and is drying now.  I like the way the wrap around makes a difference to the perception of the overall form of the canvas. A key differential has been established between the turf … Continue reading →

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preparatory sketches for cards

Posted on 31 January 2012 by sgolding

I was going through some sketch books and came across some drawings I had done as preparation for one of my xmas cards some years ago.  As I have already commented on the process I thought I’d just set out … Continue reading →

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my xmas cards have

Posted on 16 December 2011 by sgolding

an evolution, from the early days when they were of our cat, and now of our cat with our children.  Originally I did them as wood or lino cuts and hand tinted them but now I have not the time to carve … Continue reading →

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