Black German Shepherd

Hi all,
This is my current WIP a black GSD ,size 12 x 10 inches. She is only a youngster and completely lovely, and we met at one of the local dog shows recently,where she was in awe a bit of all the going ons around her. This is in Graphite again which is an ideal medium for this type of dog being that she is all black all over bar a few hairs on her lower chest. It is taking a little longer than I had expected as I am layering alot to build up the depth of tone, using a H,HB,B,2B and 4B for the very dark bits in Derwent Graphics, which I really love. However I am also using in part a Faber Castell clutch pencil, Gripmatic which is a new experience for me, and so far I quite like it, although I was advised to get a Staedler one as they aare supposed to be better,so methinks a bit more testing is in order.

Hi all,
This is Diva all finished, and I am pleased with how it has turned out. Find myself drawn to Graphite pencils quite a bit these days, and am enjoying working with this humble medium. I have a few more on my board and most definitely combining it with CPs is something I will develop more.
The weather is still holding good at the moment, and the days seem to fly by....my door is open all the time with Poo and Bluebell going in and out, and a friends dog coming to visit nearly every day for never ending play with Blue...methinks it must be heaven for them, as I put all the toys out in the garden, water bowls and towels to lie on....cant help it they are spoilt but they end up going to bed happy, but knackered.

Dogs,Pencils and Sun

Hi all,

I hope all of you Uk dwellers are enjoying the constant sunshine we have been having? I know that we have, and this in turn just is still keeping me outside and away from my drawing board and computer! I am trying to be a more disciplined though as you can see from above. This beauty is called Diva a Newfie pup a real sweetie and just perfect for Graphite. I think this is my fourth Newfie now and I never tire of drawing these superb dogs.

The builders have finally gone, and things are getting back to normal,although we still have some decorating to do and the garden is going to be overhauled in the Autumn. I do so want my veggie patch and hopefully will be able to provide us with some home grown veg/salad in the new year.

Tree Surgeons and Builders

Hi all,
Again I find myself way behind with everything due to a week of builders coming in and out to fix my bathroom and the arrival of tree surgeons to remove some very large overhanging trees. We knew the builders would be here today and for the next few but did not know about the TS coming, so it has been a matter of keeping my dogs calm and making drinks for everyone to keep them all hydrated as it has been exceptionally hot....not that I am complaining, the beach beckoned and Bluebell and I took ourselves off for a longish walk. My lovely hubby also bought me a new big desk which can now accommodate my puter gear plus drawing board and all my pencils,with space to spare. It is a corner unit with two very large cupboards either end and a piece that sits back and above the main desk...everything fits beautifully and I am over the moon with it. Hubby also treated me to a new 20" flat screen as the one I had before was fine but a tad small, and I have to own up and say that my eyes are not so good as they once were and I need to use my reading glasses all the time now. These are both early birthday pressies, not a big win on the lottery lol, but as they were purchased via eBay, you have to buy when the time is right and these two were just to good to miss.
As you can see above I have amongst the mayhem managed to complete another drawing, again this one is Graphite but the eyes are done with CPs. I quite like idea of combining the two mediums, especially with cats as getting that glassy look is quite difficult. I have named this one Inquisitive.
I am hoping to start a new WIP soon but not quite sure what to do, but more to the point as the weather has been so good it has been quite difficult to discipline myself to the drawing board lol, so in a roundabout way I am looking forward to the autumnal weather as this is the time I start to overhaul my portfolio and create lots of new works.