The snow is beginning to melt, leaving icy pools of water and slush. As I struggled through it on a walk this afternoon I thought it would be a good subject for today's study.
Studies
Study Squares #4
Here are some quick pen studies of the views from the train today – mist in front of trees, stubble in the snow, hedges, ploughed fields, footprints, snow melting.
Study Squares #3
I struggled with this one. Choosing the colour and getting the texture right was difficult, and I don't feel I've completely succeeded in either area. This was a study of a canvas bag. I guess I need to paint more cloth!
Study Squares #2
While on a walk with the dog this afternoon I looked out for interesting things to draw and decided on this juxtaposition between snow, ice and water.
Study Squares #1
If you've been following me for a few years you may remember that back in 2015 I drew 'Pieces of Sky', small squares of the sky I saw that day. (Here's an example.) I've been thinking about starting to draw small colour studies again, as I enjoyed the challenge....