Hampstead Woodland

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I love this Donald!

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 16 Oct 15:54:16

Full of interesting textures Donald, has a good sense of depth as well.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Mon 16 Oct 16:58:48

Yes, the pen/ink certainly brings about the linear structure for the tree trunks and stippling effect too, nice arboreal setting!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Mon 16 Oct 21:38:16

Great mark making and, yes, the inclusion of the figure works well

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 17 Oct 07:31:16

Excellent work

Posted by Romila Datta on Tue 17 Oct 09:09:56

Thanks Spencer, John, Coral, Angela, Heather and Romila for your great feedback. I wasn't sure about posting this linear drawing but I'm glad I did, The spatial setting made for depth. I like to depict trees with people as they are a good combination. A good example for this pairing is the Waterlow Park -Summer posting.

Posted by Donald McDonnell on Thu 19 Oct 11:34:54

Hang on Studio Wall

16/10/2023

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A decorative style pen and Indian ink drawing direct from life in this North London arboreal setting. The small solitary figure provides a sense of scale for emphasising the height of the trees. I wanted to contrast the busy textured areas with the quiet pattern areas. And to explore the range of marks using old school dip pen nibs.

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Donald McDonnell

I'm Donald. And welcome to Gallery Donaldo. A diverse presentation of images and mediums. Many works are from life. Some are abstracts. The tonal sculptures and collages are made from found materials. I've run art workshops in a voluntary capacity for drawing, painting and collages in London and…

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