Category Archives: drawing

la belle ferroniere

Posted on 24 July 2011 by sgolding

I read a few years ago of the sale of a purported Leonardo ,  alleged to be a version of the painting in the Louvre, held by an American which came into his family with his french war bride as … Continue reading →

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Hazards, Freycinet 2009

Posted on 24 July 2011 by sgolding

The painting in the portfolio is of the range of the hazards on the Freycinet peninsula in Tasmania.  It is based on a small watercolour and ink drawing (above) I did from the lookout point to wineglass bay across to … Continue reading →

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here pussy pussy pussy

Posted on 21 July 2011 by sgolding

We had a lovely cat, Eclair, who was a black long hair stray with a coat that went chocolate in the sun.  Cats are very dificult to draw as there are not the crisp edges you get used to in … Continue reading →

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Travels with a sketchpad

Posted on 20 July 2011 by sgolding

When I travel I carry sketch pad and drawing materials.  This can be uncomfortable, as in Venice perched on a wharf on the grand canal in mid winter with Elizabeth cursing me for drawing the most detailed building in Venice … Continue reading →

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