Market cafe

Market Cafe
Graphite On Paper
11.75 x 16.5"

     This is my final entry to the Derwent Art Prize this year. Now I have six entries which is three more then last year and I hope to have the same success. My drawings have become more figurative over the course of the year and much more like my paintings which is what I always wanted.
     Hopefully at least one of my entries will be accepted because after being rejected from the Ferens exhibition and the Ruskin Art Prize I could do with the morale boost.    

Feeding Pigeons

Feeding Pigeons
Graphite On Canvas
11.75 x 16.5"

     Another entry for the Derwent Art Prize which is coming up fast. Now I have three drawings based on the theme of pigeons. Last year my theme was coastal drawings and I thought it would be nice to have some of the drawings I submit this year have a link to each other as well.

Take Flight

Take Flight
Graphite On Paper
16.5 x 11.75"

     I'm hoping to enter the Derwent art prize again this year and so have started drawing more and trying new ideas out. My previous drawings last year were too abstract and since I have moved towards more figurative work in my paintings it makes sense to do so with my drawings.
     Right now I am definitely thinking of entering this one and the feather drawing as they are the best ones so far and share a common theme.

Buick 8

Buick 8
Wax On Watercolour Paper
9.1 x 20.5"

      I'm working with wax again to make more resolved work that stands on its own next to my acrylic stuff. This is a possible entry into this years Derwent Art Prize. hopefully I can have the same success as last year.
     The main complaint I noticed with last years Art Prize was the lack of colour entries so I have a suspicion that this year they may want to accept more coloured works.

Derwent Art Prize 2013

Coast
Graphite On Paper
11.75 x 16.5"

Distant Shore
Graphite On Paper
11.75 x 16.5"

Listen To The Waves
Graphite On Paper
11.75 x 16.5"

     These are the three drawings I entered into the Derwent Art Prize. I am quite proud of them as drawing this way is still new and challenging for me. I do feel though that they compliment my paintings quite well. Coast was actually shortlisted for the award and I look forward to having it displayed for everyone to see. Hopefully they will appreciate the time and effort I have put into it. Whatever happens at least I was shortlisted which is quite an achievement in itself.