St Mary the Virgin by James Underwood

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Very effective piece, I’ve also been using Quink and like the way the colours separate out. You can get some good effects.

I like it James

Looks like a nice place to spend a quiet five minutes James. I love churches. Nicely done.

Thank you Heather, Jim and Cheryl. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Thank you Spencer and Maureen.

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22/08/2024
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The church of St Mary the Virgin in Hurley, Berkshire. Drawn with Quink ink on cartridge paper and shaded with diluted ink. My primary aim was to learn about using Quink (rather than Indian ink), taking advantage of its impermanence (water solubility). The first lesson I learnt is to use sized paper. Next time.

About the Artist
James Underwood

Other than sketching on agenda papers during tedious committee meetings, I started drawing and painting only after several years in retirement. Then, almost 70 years old, I first attended an art course. Still so much to learn, thankfully! — “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is…

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