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Inspiration from Artists Wk 199 Featuring Artists : Ian Fennelly and Richard Clifton.
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Welcome to this weeks thread , some changes this week from both Jenny and I as we discovered that the artists we originally intended to feature where not suitable . Mine chose simple because there were not enough examples to be able to have a decent representation of his work .
This weeks artists are Ian Fennelly and Richard Clifton .
Jenny will open the week with her introduction to Ian Fennelly .
On Wednesday I will introduce Richard Clifton , I did introduce a Richard Clifton -Dey before but they are two very different styles of work.
Please do join in and comment, not thin elaborate needed just a simple comment of not my type of work etc as I give us the opportunity to think about who we choose and is good for the forum that yo show interest .
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IAN FENNELLY, a British artist, is an Urban Sketcher. He studied at Wimbledon School of Art where he gained a first class honours degree in 1987. After graduating he worked as a drawing office manager for a few years which enabled him to develop his drawing skills.
In his words ….
I’ve always been drawn to the urban environment where people interact with the busy spaces that surround them. I try and draw people without actually putting them in - partly because they never keep still. But I like drawing the spaces they’ve been in. I love location drawing as it enables me to record the experience of being in a busy place.
I generally begin with a painted wash to break up the space - this establishes the broad shapes of my composition. It is a very emotional part of the process as you are dealing with colour which affects us all in different ways. Watercolour is perfect for this as it allows me to create a wonderful layering effect and to build up tones and glazes of colour. I then work on top of the colour with brush pens to add depth and tonal value, then use liner markers to add texture and detail.
My urban sketches typically take around 2-3 hours to complete. I used to be a lot quicker, but I notice things more now - the more you look the more you see, the more you understand - you have to get fully involved in the scene.
He uses heavy Fabriano watercolour paper for his sketches, more of which can be seen on his website and Facebook.
He also teaches and runs urban sketching courses at various locations around the UK.
It’s proven that being around trees can make you happier, calmer and less stressed, so they are an ideal subject to sketch in today’s world.
It’s proven that being around trees can make you happier, calmer and less stressed, so they are an ideal subject to sketch in today’s world.
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by Jenny Harris
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Richard Clifton 1961: is an American wildlife artist born in Delaware. He lives on a historic family farm adjoining the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, where he is surrounded by inspiration for his art. Richard is a self taught artist who chose acrylic as his painting medium, waterfowl are his favourite subjects leading him to paint 53 duck stamps for various states .
I hope yiu enjoying my self of his very detailed work.
