Tag Archives: art process

Place des Vosges

Posted on 19 October 2012 by sgolding

ink and wash A little ink and wash done in Paris.   The silhouette is contrasted with the white space of the apartment buildings below it, surrounding the cathedral.  I include it to contrast with: I started with a conventional view of … Continue reading →

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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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Pining away…

Posted on 28 May 2012 by sgolding

    I saw a Norfolk pine out the window when staying in Sydney a while back and was taken with its form and the lines developing from that in the drawing. From there I went to a painting and … 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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