Resting Place Bristol An Easter drawing of flowers

An Easter drawing of flowers as this is always such a promising time of year

The textural technique almost allows you to feel the roughness of bark and the gentle ripple of the water

using sticks and stones when I wished

The found materials create beautiful patterns across the surface

Resting Place Bristol An Easter drawing of flowersMixed media work on pastel paper, December at Sharpham Marsh. The reed beds on the river Dart sound incredible in the Winter winds. This view is enjoyed by many walkers as the Sharpham estate built some lovely seats. Sitting on the wet rather flopped over grass, I begin fishing out my sketching materials, it is a time filled with anticipation. Looking far across the tidal reed beds toward the distant hills and eventually Dartmouth. Pushing my fingers