Here's a link to an article about my success in this year's St Jean competition. My work was exhibited in the Tourist Office.
http://www.sudouest.fr/2011/08/29/les-artistes-ont-eu-une-journee-pour-creer-485097-1552.php
I am keen to produce another still life drawing of a similar nature with symbolic meaning. This one was about creative inspiration, the germination of an idea, (the competition theme) and I rather enjoyed the challenge.
I have been practising thsi style of drawing, inspired by Hilberry's work and book (link below images).
Its been a good discipline. I especially love how he draws the masking tape. I found compressed charcoal was the only way I could get the rich background. Luckily my friend Marion gave me some as it would have been quite a drive to find somewhere to buy it in France.
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| This is a similar work but without colour |
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| This is a small section of the above drawing. I love the charcoal background and the detail in the stone mantlepiece. You can also visit my website at www.gaykettle.co.uk |
