Some Shrivelled-up Old Leaves

I recently painted a study of some clementines (Leafy Clementines in a Plastic Punnet). After the clementines were consumed (tasty in theory but enjoyment hindered by an annoyingly large quantity of pips) I kept the leaves to one side, thinking they would make a good subject for an oil study. I was attracted to their…

Nonstop Yellow Begonia #1

One of the most important reasons (to me at least) for my starting up this blog was to encourage myself to do more drawings. Unfortunately sometimes time just doesn’t allow it. Hence this is my first drawing for 10 days. The sketch depicts a tiny begonia plant. It was one of several bought at the…