My favourite 2019 Christmas presents are handmade bamboo dip pens, black drawing ink and a couple of quills. These are such a joy to draw with as there’s an element of surprise and slight lack of control which makes for interesting marks and effects.
Being away from my studio for a week over the holidays was quite a wrench so it was great to get back into a bit of quick drawing as soon as I returned.
Here’s one using my left hand. A beautiful flowering cactus, a present from a friend.
Two cups, using a 30 year old quill, made and used by my son’s dad whilst at art school.
A selection of Tresco inspired sketches.