Harry

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This was is super as well Val, great idea it draw them in pencil, seems to suit the subjects

Posted by Ros Patterson on Mon 28 Oct 16:57:56

What lovely drawings Val.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Mon 28 Oct 19:27:27

Another fine portrait - well done

Posted by Chris Howat on Mon 28 Oct 21:04:37

Thank you Ros, Louise and Chris, much appreciated.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Mon 28 Oct 23:08:14

Great idea Val. Your pencil portraits are a treat for the eyes, good tones. I like the folds in his jacket.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 29 Oct 09:18:50

Lovely drawing and a great portrait. What a super idea to dig out the family album for a subject to do a portrait of. Love your gentle and smooth pencil work.

Posted by Thea Cable on Tue 29 Oct 09:20:16

I don't know how I missed these two wonderful drawings, more please.

Posted by karyl Quigley on Wed 30 Oct 08:44:19

A lovely piece, Val - superb tonal work.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 31 Oct 15:20:44

Thank you all for your lovely comments.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Thu 31 Oct 23:15:12

Hang on Studio Wall

01/04/2015

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Seeing the competition for painting from the family album made me get mine out and as it's nearly Remembrance Day I thought I'd practice my drawing with two old soldiers from my family. Both long gone but not forgotten. This is Harry from Swansea.

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Val Kenyon

I am a self taught artist or, as I like to say, I'm "unrestricted by formal teaching" which probably explains my mish mash of styles. I paint in most media, watercolour, gouache, oil, coloured pencil and my favourite, soft pastels. I'm inspired by the Scottish landscape, nature and animals and…

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