Sunday 23 October 2011

Two New Studies and Old Memories

I have made a start on two small studies (9 x 12") and if they work out how I want them to work out, I shall then go on to paint them larger.

Here they are on the easel with the preliminary drawings in my sketchbook underneath:



They have had a coloured wash and a bit of tone painted on since these photos and I am excited to get working on them now.

My current landscape had a lot of work done to it today and is nearing completion!

Last week, I found an old folder of some of my old student (pre university) drawings and it was a trip down memory lane for me.  We produced so much work during that time and I enjoyed reminiscing about the making of each piece. I am trying to decide whether they would be interesting to put on the blog or not.

10 comments:

TinaCollins said...

Not slacking now eh? Yes, put some of your older work up, its always interesting to see where an artist has come from. These landscapes are absolutely terrific, a stunning series.

Rolina said...

Thanks Tina, no, no slacking here, really (well, maybe a little bit).

I might put the old ones up for a laugh!

Anonymous said...

So pleased that your sketching and paintings are going so well. These both look really interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress :)
Thanks for your wonderful comment on my own blog - am really enjoying doing the sketchbook now - still only halfway through it though!!!
Take care x

Rolina said...

Thanks Linda - you are further along in your sketchbook than I am, it is really time I pulled my finger out!

Keith Tilley said...

Hi Rolina,

Isn't it wonderful to have sketchbooks going back through the years. I often look through mine and the memories come flooding back. Sometimes I get inspiration as well - maybe from a technique that I'd forgotten about.

Rolina said...

I love looking through old sketchbooks, Keith - so many memories, just drawing a simple sketch really imprints them on my mind!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I already like the patterning of your land masses in the composition of both of these pieces, Rolina. I will be stopping back to see how these progress!

Rolina said...

Thanks Claire, I am enjoying doing these tremendously and will update on their progress soon!

José Carrilho (Go Detail) said...

Hi Rolina,

The composition looks promising.
A good use of values will handle this work a really good sense of depth.

Take care,

José

Rolina said...

Thanks José,

I will pay attention to those values!