Gateway at Dunraven

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I like this very much and partly because the perspective is slightly off. I hope I don't cause offense saying that. The slightly off perspective is a great strength in the work. Stylistically it reminds me of the drawings of buildings and rocks by albrecht durer.

Posted by Michael Moore on Sat 30 Jul 15:20:23

It's a lovely drawing just as it is, Karen! Nice views framed by the gateways too.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Sat 30 Jul 15:20:39

O I've just read your description. I see. So your perspective was due to something other than artistic considerations. Well I still think there lies it's strength.

Posted by Michael Moore on Sat 30 Jul 15:23:16

I think it’s great Karen. You’ve used mark making in different styles and created a super drawing.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 30 Jul 17:27:15

Thank you Michael, I really appreciate your encouraging comments. Thank you too Anne. Its a lovely spot but when we were there last, the actual gateways were partly boarded up so a bit of artistic license!

Posted by Karen Lewis on Sat 30 Jul 17:33:51

Thank you very much Spencer.

Posted by Karen Lewis on Sat 30 Jul 17:34:45

Very beautifully drawn, Karen.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sat 30 Jul 17:36:53

A superb drawing

Posted by anne cooper on Sat 30 Jul 17:42:18

Nice pen work Karen; I like all of it.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Sat 30 Jul 18:02:40

A great drawing.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sat 30 Jul 19:18:21

Fabulous and so small too. Interesting what you say about photographs.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 31 Jul 04:22:55

Lovely drawing.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 31 Jul 07:46:09

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Posted by Karen Lewis on Sun 31 Jul 08:23:45

Hang on Studio Wall

30/07/2022

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The Dunraven gateway near Southerndown 6" x 8". Pencil and ink. I have been looking at Anthony Nield's drawings in August edition of LP and trying some of his mark-making techniques. I did this drawing from a photo and fell into one of the pitfalls mentioned by Murray Ince in his article in the same edition of LP, i.e. that the camera can distort the perspective! That is why a third of the gateway is missing; it was definitely leaning to starboard in my photo, and therefore in my drawing too!!

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Karen Lewis

Since retiring from teaching, I am really enjoying having the time now, to pursue my interests in drawing and painting. Over the years I have participated in some classes, workshops and online tutorials, focusing on drawing, watercolours and acrylics. Since relocating to Wales, which provides me…

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