Pencil Drawings - 3
![Forth Rail Bridge A pencil drawing of the Forth Rail Bridge](art2/ForthRailBridge-th.jpg)
The reference photo was taken on a misty, murky day and I wanted to bring that through into my drawing.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Extra Smooth Surface 250gsm Bristol Board
Forth Rail Bridge
![Venice A pencil drawing of the Venice skyline at dusk](art2/Venice-th.jpg)
This drawing of a Gondola and the Venice skyline was an experiment in drawing Contra Jours (into the light).
Graphite 10" x 6" on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper
Venice
![Stormy Sea A pencil drawing of waves crashing against coastal rocks](art2/Waves-th.jpg)
Wind swept waves crashing against the shoreline rocks throwing spray high into the air.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper
Stormy Sea
![Longnor Market Hall A pencil drawing of the Market Hall in Longnor](art2/LongnorMarketHall-th.jpg)
In the centre of the small village of Longnor in the Peak District stands this fabulous Grade 2 Listed building which was once the Market Hall. These days the Hall is a Craft Centre and Coffee Shop and if you're ever in the area it is well worth dropping in.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper
Longnor Market Hall
![Broken Mirror A pencil drawing of a broken mirror](art2/BrokenMirror-th.jpg)
Drawn for a project in my Art Forum.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper
Broken Mirror
![D-Day A silhouette drawing of a bugler and a flag](art2/D-Day-th.jpg)
Drawn on 6th June, I felt the urge to create something in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. For me, a lone soldier sounding Last Post beneath a tattered flag next to a makeshift grave touched the spot.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper
D-Day
![Tess and Sally A pencil drawing of my two dogs](art2/Tess+Sally(2013)-th.jpg)
My two dogs, both sadly no longer with us. Tess was a Whippet/Collie cross, and Sally was a Jack Russell. I originally drew this double portrait in 2006 (See Pencil 1) and the progress I've made over the years is most encouraging.
Graphite 15" x 11" on Daler-Rowney Heavyweight 135lbs Acid Free paper
Tess and Sally
![Henry A pencil drawing of a wooden duck ornament](art2/Henry-th.jpg)
a popular wooden carving of a duck.
Graphite on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper - 6" x 10"
Henry
![Horse and Carriage A pencil drawing of a horse and carriage](art2/Horse+Carriage-th.jpg)
This Horse and Carriage was drawn from a photo I took in Cockington, Devon.
Graphite 10" x 6" on Daler-Rowney Heavyweight 135lbs Acid Free paper
Horse and Carriage
![Double Portrait A head-and-shoulders pencil drawing of a man and woman](art2/DoublePortrait-th.jpg)
This double portrait was drawn as a commission for a friend.
Graphite 12" x 10" on Daler-Rowney Heavyweight 135lbs Acid Free paper
Double Portrait
![The Grey Lady A pencil drawing of someone posing as the Grey lady](art2/GreyLady-th.jpg)
An Edinburgh street entertainer dressed as the Grey Lady who is reputed to haunt the chapel at Glamis Castle
Graphite on Derwent 165gsm Sketching paper - 6" x 10"
The Grey Lady
![White Rose A pencil drawing of a white Rose flower](art2/Rose-th.jpg)
Graphite on Daler Rowney smooth Heavyweight paper - 5" x 5"
White Rose
![Unknown Knight A pencil drawing of a stone statue of a knight](art2/Knight-th.jpg)
A statue I discovered set into an alcove in the outer wall of Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales.
Graphite - 9" x 5"
Unknown Knight
![Robin Hoods Bay A pencil drawing of buildings in Robin Hoods Bay](art2/RobinHoodsBay-th.jpg)
King Street, Robin Hoods Bay.
Graphite on Medium Surface Cartridge paper (130 gsm). 10" x 8"
Robin Hoods Bay
![Sunset Over Buttermere A pencil drawing of a sunset over Buttermere Lake](art2/SunsetOverButtermere-th.jpg)
Following a heavy storm in the Lake District, the setting sun starts to break through the heavy clouds.
Graphite - 10" x 8"
Also see the watercolour version
Sunset Over Buttermere
![Sunny Daffodil A pencil drawing of a Daffodil in bright sun](art2/Daffodil-th.jpg)
Graphite 9" x 7"
Sunny Daffodil
![Rain Stops Play A pencil drawing of a boy looking at through a rain splattered window](art2/RainStopsPlay-th.jpg)
A totally made-up scene, this was my entry for the local 'Art in the Park' exhibition.
Graphite 12" x 9"
Rain Stops Play
![Happy Couple A pencil drawing of a couple on their wedding day](art2/Wedding-th.jpg)
My daughter and son-in-law on their Wedding day. Drawn for their second anniversary.
Graphite 12" x 10"
Happy Couple
![Moka Pot A pencil drawing of a Moka Pot](art2/MokaPot-th.jpg)
Graphite 10" x 8"
Moka Pot
![Jet Skier A pencil drawing of a Jet Skier](art2/JetSki-th.jpg)
This guy sped past me as I walked out on Whitby pier.
Graphite 10" x 8"
Jet Skier