Stranded Trawler. by Paul (Dixie) Dean

A very good one, Paul. That grey paper certainly works well!!

Thanks David that was a quick response, it is very effective looking on grey I agree

That’s a really good drawing Paul.

Excellent drawing. The sombre mood enhanced by the greyness

I am loving these new pastel sketches on grey paper, this is so good !

Beautiful sketch, Paul the medium seems to compliment the subject perfectly

An excellent atmospheric sketch, Paul!

Thank you all for the kind comments. Wish I had been more patient and waited to get a better photo, I’ve just taken one and it looks so much better.

The white on grey is really good, great drawing.

Love your use of the mediums and the interesting info’ Paul.

The grey toned paper is defi9nitely working for you Paul, another good one

It's working well Paul.

Effective Paul very good.

I’m really impressed with this Paul, it’s a very powerful image!

like it

Thank you all for your very kind comments. Always a bit nerve wracking when you try something new and post it , your great feedback is encouraging certainly boosts the confidence.

Nice one , that grey paper is very effective!

It jumped off the page for me Paul. A strong composition.

Andrew and Sarah thank you for your comments.

Nicely done, Paul.

That boat is perfectly balanced Paul.

Super work Paul

Super Paul. The grey seems to work well for you.

Jenny , John , Russell and Christine thank you for your comments. I will be honest and admit I really overwhelmed with all the positive things that you all said, genuinely unexpected.

I live too close to the sea to not get emotional about a boat in trouble! Very effective, Paul!

Thank you Linda.

Excellent drawing!

Thanks Romila .

Great work this Paul. Like the trawler, you've captured the shape well and I like the combination of materials and paper too.

Thanks Trevor.

The contrasts work really well on the grey paper Paul. I like it a lot, it's a great drawing.

Thank you Diane.