Welsh Police Helmet

I've been a little busy recently, but here's something that I've just finished for the upcoming 9x12 Works on Paper Show.




Derwent Drawing Pencils on black Strathmore Charcoal Paper.

It's part of my husband's hat collection. The man takes up more closet space than I do. Er, that is, he would take up more closet space than I do if I had closet space.

If someone asked me five years ago whether I enjoyed drawing and painting still lifes (still lives? which is it?), I'd probably glare daggers at them. But then, up until a few years ago, I'd never done a still life.

I think it's the whole working from life thing. I like working from life, and prefer it far more than working from a photo.

Now if only someone could convince Ewan McGregor to come over and model for me. I far prefer the figure over still life, any day.

(Well, Mister McGregor? Are you ready to pose a la odalisque and flash me that incandescent smile?)