We decided that this time round we would explore some of the islands. We took the boat over to Mull and then on to Iona. I was spoiled for choice when it came to finding pictures that could later be turned into drawings or paintings. The ruins of the abandoned nunnery did catch my attention though and when I got home, I didn't waste much time in getting started on this picture. It's a pencil and chalk drawing done on pastel paper. The level of detail meant it took ages and there were times when I sat down after work to draw the next layer of bricks and found myself wondering why I thought it was such a good idea to start this in the first place. I'm glad I persevered though as I am quite pleased with the end result and I hope it captures the beautiful but isolated feel of Iona.
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Inner Hebrides
We decided that this time round we would explore some of the islands. We took the boat over to Mull and then on to Iona. I was spoiled for choice when it came to finding pictures that could later be turned into drawings or paintings. The ruins of the abandoned nunnery did catch my attention though and when I got home, I didn't waste much time in getting started on this picture. It's a pencil and chalk drawing done on pastel paper. The level of detail meant it took ages and there were times when I sat down after work to draw the next layer of bricks and found myself wondering why I thought it was such a good idea to start this in the first place. I'm glad I persevered though as I am quite pleased with the end result and I hope it captures the beautiful but isolated feel of Iona.
Labels:
easdale,
iona,
iona nunnery,
Jill Keeley,
mull,
pencil drawing,
Seil Island,
stone skimming,
Watercolour
Location:
Argyll and Bute, UK
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