Sensing Norse

"The Last Kingdom", a gripping TV series was the inspiration for this artwork. Nordic scenes of woodland, forest, reflective iced water and the blue? a rues by me to deceive the viewer. Winter in the northern hemisphere is really variations of grey and near blinding white. That particular blue hue was to feel fresh and cold at the same time .
Wax and oil pencils were used and burnished to intensify the colour. The near white branches and other marks were made using as stylus to emboss the paper before laying any pencil work.
this work took approx 30 to 40 hrs. Most of that time is used in drafting and redrafting the design until I'm satisfied with the composition and choice of colours.
Although the art drawing looks complex with all the embossing it is simple and effective.
This reproduction is sized to fit any A1 frame.

Follow

The natural environment has always been a source of delight, wonder and inspiration. For me it's a spiritual connect I have when travelling around Australia, especially in Queensland and my home state Western Australia. The ancient and awesome grass trees of WA divine personalities that I must capture on film first and then attempt to draw later revealing the personality.
In Queensland it's the abundant diversity of colorful foliage, quirky trunks and branches, and massive ancient trees residing in the north.
More recently I have taken on a greater challenge in drawing one of my favorite animals, the reptile; specifically The Water Dragon.

I use archival pencils, wax, oil, and ink, textured medium, pan pastels, stylis for embossing and have recently introduced the use of airbrushing for the background. I'm always looking for new and interesting mediums and art tools to use. Archival paper.
My style is design. Design gives me the freedom to play with the subject using the pencils, medium, and scored paper to effect. I like to present clean lined artwork .

I am a self styled Artist with no training. However travelling for many years and joining local social community art groups has been a wonderful education in art. A validating and supportive experience. This is an ongoing activity for me where I can now share what I know.