The Logan stone on Black Tor, Dartmoor

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Yes it works and you have captured the sense of distance. I must go and have a look at the real thing.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sat 07 Jul 19:49:50

Great drawing Chris.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 08 Jul 13:29:51

Thanks Linda and Fiona for your kind comments. I have to admit I do not know where on Dartmoor Black Tor is situated! Incidently, a logan stone is one that rocks/moves!!

Posted by Chris Howat on Sun 08 Jul 19:02:50

Super work Chris, I have been getting interested in coloured charcoal myself, didn't realise they are chunky sticks though,mine thought maybe there were some pencil versions that could be sharpened

Posted by Ros Patterson on Sun 10 Nov 17:24:16

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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This is my first serious attempt at drawing with coloured charcoal. The sticks are quite chunky so detail is hard to achieve so I have added touches of black charcoal using a fine stick to get some detail and to darken areas of shadow. I would love to know what viewers think.......

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Chris Howat

I started to paint seriously when I retired and attended a weekly class for a few years. After our teacher retired, our group continued to meet and we have found that this helps and encourages us. We have visiting artists to give workshops every month. I also attend a weekly life drawing class. I…

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