Holiday Sketches

Too Hot for Doris
Ink and Watercolour
Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook
8.9cm x 14.0cm (3.5" x 5.5")

Elaine, Doris and I spent a lot of May and June on holiday. In May, Elaine and I went to Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire (Doris went to stay with Pagan - her Old English Sheepdog friend). Last week, all 3 of us went to Talland Bay in Cornwall. 

Courtyard Corner
Ink and Watercolour
Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook
14.0cm x 8.9cm (5.5" x 3.5")

While we were away, I focused on small sketches - rather than big complex scenes. There are my favourite sketches from the month.

Scots Pines
Ink
Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook
14.0cm x 8.9cm (5.5" x 3.5")

The perspective of Elaine’s boots was difficult to get right. Making the two boots look the same shape and size was a particular challenge. I drew this after we walked to Looe along the coastal path. We took a taxi back (rather than walking) because Doris made it clear her fur coat was inappropriate attire for a long walk on a sunny day. We had done the usual check to make sure the ground wasn’t too hot, but when we got to Looe, Doris revealed she wanted to spend the rest of the day in the shade. 

Harder than it Looked
Graphite Pencil
Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook
14.0cm x 8.9cm (5.5" x 3.5")

The Scots Pine was part of the view from our window in Cornwall. The courtyard was part of our view in Saundersfoot. The egg sketch was an exercise in using pencil shading to create a sense of volume – I need more practice.