New Scratchboard Projects - Young Rabbit (Kit) & Juvenile Possum
"Kit antics" Grumpy as a tiny kit, hiding her little face (actually she is washing her face & ears!). I am so enjoying this scratchboard, as it takes me back to when they were just only a couple of inches big and rescued from the hens and the flooding, now they are still tiny, but three times that size, however they all have the biggest personalities I have not seen before, so loving and intelligent. These little critters were my savior during the pandemic. They came into our lives in Easter 2020 - and we enjoy every day since. I will use minimum colour, 14x11inch.
Juvenile Ringtail Possum. This little character visits about 9pm just when I am bringing in the rabbits for their sleep time. Quite tiny, and I am guessing about 18 months old; his mum comes with a little baby on her back. However, this one took my fancy, cheeky and very inquisitive, he takes the apple from my hand and sometimes rests his free paw on my hand for his balance. I have taken various photographs, also have sketched him a number of times. Those eyes just keep looking and watching every move! What an ideal subject for scratchboard! 14x11inch. I will use minimal color.
Completed projects 2021
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Lesotho Mtns S Africa -
Claybord & Daniel Smith WC 11.14 inches |
This was an experiment, it would be brilliant on hot pressed 650gsm, but the Claybord offered different qualities and although a challenge - especially getting the water right. It was a exercise that I will do again and do it quite differently, but hey - that is the fun of painting!
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WHISKEY COVE, SOUTHERN VIC AU
Scratchboard & Ink, 11.14 inches.
Started this project a while ago, but as it takes a lot of tiny strokes - left it for the more traditional scratchboard of animals etc. However, I love the subject and it deserved to be completed. It was a challenge using this method of art for a seascape, it was exciting to do.
The colours of this cove is magnificent, no matter what time of year This one was particularly challenging as a storm was coming in, and the changes were breathtaking.
As a scratchboard piece, it took a long time, I enjoyed the experience, although I will also love doing this in oils.
Scratchboard & Ink, 11.14 inches.
Started this project a while ago, but as it takes a lot of tiny strokes - left it for the more traditional scratchboard of animals etc. However, I love the subject and it deserved to be completed. It was a challenge using this method of art for a seascape, it was exciting to do.
The colours of this cove is magnificent, no matter what time of year This one was particularly challenging as a storm was coming in, and the changes were breathtaking.
As a scratchboard piece, it took a long time, I enjoyed the experience, although I will also love doing this in oils.
ECHIDNA, LOOKING FOR BREAKFAST
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"Echidna looking for breakfast" - on 11x14 inch scratchboard using a blade & eraser. Decided no colour was required.
This animal was sketched from life as well from the photos I took for reference. Working from life, is so good to get the animal down and appreciate the movement, it's mannerisms, its curiosity and personality. So much better than working from a flat surface as a photograph. Working with getting the textures of the environment such as the rotting leaves, grasses and stones as well as the old tree, was a lot of fun. |
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GRUMPY
Grumpy at 16 weeks, a tiny wee girl with a huge personality. Her little family were rescued which included tiny Angel (who passed) and Mr Burr. They both live happily separately, talk to each other daily. Scratchboard 10x14in. Limited colour of Ink. January 2021.
Delighted to share that this work received a "Bronze" Award from Camelback Gallery "Artists Choice 2021" Exhibition. |
MR BURR
Mr Burr, who was 10 months old in this painting (now one year). A very cheeky and adorable little fellow. He is still very timid and is petrified of birds. He feels comfortable hiding in an old pot in his little run and is protected amongst the long grasses. Scratchboard & limited Ink. 5x7inch. Feb.2021.
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