For the seventh day of this black and white challenge, I drew this picture.
Today's piece is a life pen sketch of the "The Dog Rules" shopping bag by @totteringbygently. On the external part there are some illustration of a humorous dog story by Country Life cartoonist Annie Tempest, and when I saw it, I was immediately inspired to create today’s drawing.
I needed a cup of coffee this evening. So, here it is my drawing.
This is a life pen sketch of my kettle, which was the only inspiring object I could find in the kitchen at the end of another super busy day. I’m in hot water now—time for a cup of tea!
And today's drawing is the following.
Inspired by my busy Sunday, this is my trusty drying rack. Despite being small and compact, it can hold a surprising amount of clothes. Life drawing in pen.
The fourth drawing for this challenge is the following.
After another busy day, the only thing I craved was a cup of coffee and some ginger nut biscuits. So, why not use them as models for my life sketch? By the time I finished the drawing, there was only one biscuit left.
On the third day of the black and white picture challenge, I decided to draw this.
Despite this being another pen sketch (I really do love pen sketching!), I wanted to feature Lola, the other studio dog. I drew her this evening, sitting on the living room floor after a busy day. She was curled up in her bed, wrapped in a blanket, with her muzzle tucked under her tail. The scene was lit by the kitchen light from the right-hand side. Of course, Lola didn’t stay in that exact position long enough for me to finish the drawing, but it was enough to capture the essential lines.
On the second day of the challenge, here it is my drawing of the day.
This is another pen sketch, featuring my beloved dog Susie, curled up for a nap on her favourite chair in the studio. She must love the warmth from the radiator—who can blame her?! It’s a simple drawing done from life.
At the beginning of this year Claire Tozer, a lovely painter who shares the same love for nature and the countryside as I do, challenged me to post one black and white picture each day for 10 days.
This is my first drawing.
In this year I discovered oils.
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| 38. 01/2024 my first oil painting 12 x 9.5 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 39. 27/01/2024 Sun lovers 12 x 9.5 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 40. 01/02/2024 The neighbour's garden 12 x 9.5 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 41. 05/02/2024 The view from my grandma's home 9.5 x 12 in / 24 x 30 cm oil |
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| 42. 04/03/2024 Welsh windowsill 13.8 x 9.8 x 0.6 in / 35 x 25 x 1.5 cm oil |
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| 43. 12/03/2025 Spring messenger 11.8 x 11.8 in / 30 x 30 cm oil |
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| 44. 29/03/2024 Landwork 6 x 8 in / 15.2 x 20.5 cm oil |
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| 45. 04/04/2024 Tulips on display oil |
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| 46. 02/05/2024 The green soul 17.7 x 23.6 in / 45 x 60 cm acrylic |
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| 47. 15/05/2024 Nature at your doorstep 7.1 x 9.4 in / 24 x 18 cm oil |
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| 48. 30/05/2024 The calendar flowers 11.8 x 9.4 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 49. 24/06/2024 At the end of the road 23.6 x 17.7 in / 60 x 45 cm acrylic |
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| 50. 27.06.2024 Dancing leaves 9.4 x 7.1 in / 24 x 18 cm oil |
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| 51. 01/07/2024 Silent listeners 1.8 x 9.4 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 52. 05/07/2024 Tea or coffee? 11.8 x 9.4 in / 30 x 24 cm |
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| 53. 09/07/2024 Carnations and chick-shaped figurine 11.8 x 9.4 in / 30 x 24 cm oil |
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| 54. 17/07/2024 Bliss 9.4 x 7.1 in / 24 x 18 cm oil |
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| 55. 21/07/2024 Back gardens 9.4 x 7.1 in / 24 x 18 cm oil |
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| 56. 27/07/2024 Kaleidoscope 9.4 x 7.1 in / 24 x 18 cm oil |
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| 57. 04/08/2024 Home sweet home 15.7 x 11.8 in / 40 x 30 cm oil |
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| 58. 08/08/2024 Out of the blue 11.8 x 15.7 in / 30 x 40 cm oil |
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| 59. 09/08/2024 Enjoying the view 7.1 x 9.4 in / 18 x 24 cm oil |
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| 60. 11/08/2024 Immersed in nature 7.1 x 9.4 in / 18 x 24 cm oil |
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| 61. 14/08/2024 A stroll in the park 7.1 x 9.4 in / 18 x 24 cm oil |
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| 62. 19/08/2024 Sweet tooth 11.8 x 15.7 in / 30 x 40 cm oil |
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| 63. 21/08/2024 Force of nature 7.1 x 9.4 in / 18 x 24 cm oil |
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| 64. 23/08/2024 Easy peasy lemon squeezy 7.9 x 11.8 in / 20 x 30 cm oil |
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| 65. 26/08/2024 Breathing nature in 7.1 x 9.4 in / 18 x 24 cm oil |
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| 66. 28/08/2024 Shared nature 7.9 x 11.8 in / 20 x 30 cm oil |
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| 67. 31/08/2024 Many greens 7.9 x 11.8 in / 20 x 30 cm oil |
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| 68. 07/09/2024 Comfort zone 15.7 x 11.8 in / 40 x 30 cm oil |
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| 69. 13/09/2024 The bowl of lemon 7.9 x 11.8 in/ 20 x 30 cm oil |
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| 70. 17/09/2024 Happy flowers 15.7 x 11.8 in / 40 x 30 cm oil |
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| 71. 28/09/2024 Breath deeply 6 x 8 in / 15.24 x 20.32 cm oil |
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| 72. 28/09/2024 Late September 6 x 8 in / 15.24 x 20.32 cm oil |
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| 73. 04/10/2024 Turning moments 6 x 8 in / 15.24 x 20.32 cm oil |
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| 74. 11/10/2024 Moving clouds 7 x 9 in / 17.78 x 22.86 cm oil |
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| 75. 21/10/2024 The blue boat 7 x 9 in / 17.78 x 22.86 cm oil |
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| 76. 28/10/2024 2024 Self-portrait 12 x 8.1 in / 30.5 x 20.5 cm oil |
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| 77. 31/10/2024 Capturing the light 8 x 12 “ / 20.32 x 30.48 cm oil |
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| 78. 09/11/2024 Kitchenscape 7 x 9 in / 17.78 x 22.86 cm oil |
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| 79. 30/12/2024 Winter light 7 x 9 in / 17.78 x 22.86 cm oil |
