by Nick | Feb 5, 2019 | Charcoal, Pastel, Pen, Pen & Wash, Watercolour
St Michael’s Mount I never tire of sitting and sketching the beautiful, serene St Michael’s Mount. It is a place that seems to have always been with me, from a small child to an adult. St Michael’s Mount is an island only 500m’s from the mainland....
by Nick | Apr 27, 2015 | Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolour
On the Coast Path I’m out enjoying a walk between Praa Sands and Prusia Cove, it’s a glorious evening on the Cornish Coast Path. It’s been a hot, sunny day and the evening is still warm. With the sun just starting its descent. I hope to do a little sketching along the...
by Nick | Jan 8, 2015 | Pen & Wash
Sitting on Praa Sands beach towards the southern end. Watching the surf gently break over the small rocks. I like the way the waves were travelling in at two different angles. As always I also loved the light reflected on the water. Pen & watercolour ~ A4 ©...
by Nick | Jan 6, 2015 | Watercolour
This sketch/painting is using watercolour washes to show the receding plains at Lesceave Cove. It’s quieter there but tidal, so a little care is needed. 35 x 25 cm. We are staying down at peaceful Praa Sands over New Year. The ships and boats out in Mounts Bay...
by Nick | May 30, 2013 | Charcoal, Pen & Wash, Watercolour
Avoiding the crowded St Ives main street and enjoying the higgledy-piggledy backstreets between the harbour and the ‘island’.
Pen & Watercolour sketch ~ A5 Back in Cornwall Finally back at the blog after finishing my big, double issue stamp job. I’m starting...
by Nick | Dec 26, 2011 | Pastel
Coloured paper & oil pastels ~ A4 We have come down to see Jane & Bill at Mousehole and to view the lights that the village puts on each year. The little harbour was as busy as it usually is at Christmas when they have their lights on. Everyone seemed full of...
