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Pastel, on smooth, 300gsm paper, approx 85mm x 100mm.
A memory and feeling from a camping trip on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides.
Sky and sea and time stretching out forever.
Ocean View
The Atlantic Ocean from the Isle of Barra, Scotland.
This is the reference photo I’ve chosen for my next drawing. It was taken on a camping trip and our tent was pitched just behind the dunes which reached down to this beach.
“Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Barra” no. 1
“Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Barra”.
Pastel drawing, approx 87mm x 60mm.
An almost otherworldly drawing remembering an almost otherworldly seascape. I had no idea that the sea could be this colour until I went to the Scottish islands.
“Horizon, Isle of Barra” no. 2
“Horizon, Isle of Barra” no. 2.
Pastel drawing, approx 85mm x 30mm.
Standing on the edge of the Atlantic ocean, looking out to a disappearing horizon.
Kisimul Castle view.
Kisimul Castle from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra, Scotland.
This bland, poorly composed and low resolution photo is the reference image for my next drawing. It may not look much but it’s inspired me to create a dark and moody painting.
Kisimul Castle sketch.
6B pencil on drawing paper.
There wasn’t much going on in the reference photo so I changed the orientation to portrait and added some foreground diagonals and colour notes.
“Kisimul Castle, Isle of Barra”.
Pastel on white drawing paper, approx 146mm x 90mm.
Subdued colours and dark tones make for a brooding and moody interpretation of Kisimul Castle, protecting the village of Castlebay.
“Hebridean Machair”.
Pastel on 160gsm ingres paper, approx 123mm x 118mm.
A bright, warm painting of the grassy plains just coming into bloom with wildflowers found on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides.
“Hebridean Machair” no. 2.
Pastel on 160gsm ingres paper, approx 110mm x 60mm.
Remembering a sunny day on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. There wasn’t a breath of wind, the insects could be heard among the wild flowers of the machair and the sun warmed my bones.