Monthly Archives: April 2009

I was fascinated when I was last at the farming property Cheshunt, in Northern Tasmania, by the views of the surrounding landscape through the windows of the outbuildings. The one I have posted today is the view through the window … Continue reading →

                        I see very little abstract coloured pencil work about. Why is this? It seems that sales-wise, abstracts aren’t very popular and this certainly seems to be the case … Continue reading →

In the second of a series of three drawings based on an old enamel mug that I found at Cheshunt, I have taken the marks and patterns on the mug and used them “outside” the subject. I love the abstract … Continue reading →

My last drawing in the exhibition is all about nails and bread although, I doubt that this sandwich would do you any good! My exhibition is at the half-way mark and I have yet to see a red dot. This … Continue reading →

Today’s featured drawing from my current Bread exhibition is my favourite. ‘Wholemeal Roadkill” was a joint effort aided by my eldest stepson Matthew, and his Landrover. On a nearby dirt road I placed several thick slices of bread which were … Continue reading →

We all put bread into a toaster to make toast. This drawing is what happens when you reverse the procedure. Richard

The Doughboys are a group of islands that are to be found off the Northwest tip of Tasmania. What is unique about this area is that it has the purest air in the world.  This is a very windy area … Continue reading →

No, I did not put my sandwedge under the grill! I preferred to use my imagination instead. Grilled sandwedge or sandwich? Richard

Today’s drawing is not what it seems, or is it? Spring sees brilliant displays of bulbs throughout Tasmania. The first to appear is known as “Eggs and Bacon”, so why not draw some on toast? Richard