A couple of years ago I did an ink drawing of some cobbled steps in the beautiful village of Robin Hoods Bay. So much did I enjoy doing that drawing that I decided to do another.
My idea for that first drawing was to try and create a vignette effect and though it wasn't a complete failure, it didn't quite live up to the image I held in my minds eye. This time I was hoping to do better.
Robin Hoods Bay is the most delightful and picturesque coastal village I've ever been to. The reference photo is one of the many photo's I have of this beautiful place. The scene isn't as pleasing to the eye as the first one but I find the cobbled steps receding into that alley quite captivating. I can't help but imagine smugglers of olde disappearing through that opening with their illicit contraband.
Just as I did the last time, I was hoping to achieve a sort of vignette effect. It wasn't as successful as I'd hoped last time and I'm not overly pleased with the effect again this time, but for different reasons. On the positive side I find this method of drawing extremely relaxing, absorbing and contemplative as I quietly work over the paper making tiny ink marks, allowing my mind to drift wherever it pleases.
For anyone interested, I have a full Work In Progress page on my main web site that shows the stages I went through and my changing thoughts as the drawing progressed. I hope you have a look at it.
Oh, my goodness, this is gorgeous. You have great drawing skills.
ReplyDeleteThat's very kind of you Jo, thank you very much.
DeleteThese are wonderful, John! I really want to visit Robin Hood's bay now!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. You'd love it there - it's an artists paradise.
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